Clinical Trials Coordinator
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | $60,000–$65,000 annually
IMA Clinical Research is seeking a skilled research professional to support clinical studies focused on psychiatry, behavioral health, psychology, and central nervous system (CNS) conditions. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced investigators while contributing to research that helps shape future treatment options.
If you thrive in a patient-facing environment and enjoy managing study operations from enrollment through completion, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Be Doing
• Oversee daily clinical trial activities to ensure protocol compliance and study success
• Coordinate participant scheduling, study procedures, assessments, and follow-up visits
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with collection and processing of study specimens
• Serve as a liaison between study participants, investigators, sponsors, CROs, and monitoring teams
• Maintain source documentation, case report forms, and study records with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Support site readiness for audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory reviews
• Assist with safety reporting, adverse event documentation, and participant retention efforts
Required Qualifications
• At least 2 years of experience coordinating clinical research studies
• Phlebotomy proficiency required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Prior experience in CNS, mental health, psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral health research preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active studies
• CCRC certification preferred but not required
What We Offer
• Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$65,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off, company holidays, and floating holiday
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid parental leave
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing clinical research organization
Become part of a team committed to expanding treatment options and improving lives through high-quality clinical research.
Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, with its main operations center in Albany, New York, The IMA Group is a national leader with a reputation for providing high-quality medical, psychological and speech and language evaluations. IMA's primary areas of focus are Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations, VA Compensation and Pension Exams, Employability Evaluations, and Occupational Health Services. Our clients include local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private insurers and corporations.
Dr. David Pulver, IMA's President and CEO, is a Board Certified Internist with over thirty years of experience performing disability exams for Social Security Disability. Dr. Pulver has overseen IMA's growth from a single office in White Plains, NY in 1990, to its present status, with over 45 offices throughout New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, Connecticut, Missouri, Virginia and Vermont. Over the past 25 years, IMA has conducted more than 2.5 million evaluations and has grown to a network of more than 500 licensed providers.
IMA Research is a multi-site research company specializing in Phase II, III and IV studies in all primary care disciplines, co-located within many of our facilities. View IMA Research Site
Social Security Disability Consultative Examinations VA Compensation and Pension (C & P) Exams Employability Evaluations Substance Abuse Assessments and Monitoring (SAAM) Case Review Occupational Health Evaluations Police Officer/Firefighter Pre-employment Evaluations and Testing Independent Medical Examinations (IME's) (View Our IME Referral Form) Fitness for Duty Exams (FFD) DOT Physicals including Drug and BAT Testing Vocational Rehabilitation Evaluations