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Research Coordinator - Oncology Clinical Trials

Advocate Health · Crystal Lake, IL · $30.70–$46.05 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What experience do you have coordinating clinical trials, and have you worked in oncology before?

What they are checking: Whether they have real research experience and understand how complex cancer trials can be.

Tell me about a time you worked with a physician investigator who was hard to reach or busy.

What they are checking: Whether they can get timely sign-offs and decisions without damaging the relationship.

The posting mentions flexibility to stay later based on patient visit and lab schedules. How do you handle days that run long?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that patient visits and time-sensitive lab draws drive the day.

What would you do

You find a protocol deviation from two weeks ago. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it honestly and take steps to prevent it from happening again.

This role covers sites in Crystal Lake, Barrington and Libertyville. How do you stay organized across multiple locations?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage several studies and sites without losing track of visits and tasks.

How do you help patients stick to the visit schedule and protocol requirements?

What they are checking: Whether they build trust and use reminders and support to keep patients on track.

About the work

Walk me through how you screen a patient for eligibility in a cancer trial.

What they are checking: Whether they read inclusion and exclusion criteria carefully, since enrolling an ineligible patient is a major violation.

A patient on a trial reports a new serious symptom. How do you decide if it is a serious adverse event, and what do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they know SAE definitions and reporting timelines and act quickly.

How do you make sure the informed consent process is done correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand consent is an ongoing process, not just a signature, and protect patient rights.

How do you keep source documents and EDC entries accurate and ready for a monitor visit?

What they are checking: Whether they keep data clean all the time instead of rushing before audits.

What do you review during study start-up, such as the CTA, budget and CTMS setup?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the business and setup side of a trial, not just patient visits.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 80028 Research - Clinical Trials: Oncology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: No on-call, no weekends, no holidays Flexibility to stay later based on patient visit and lab schedules. This position will provide coverage at multiple locations in Crystal Lake, Barrington and Libertyville, Illinois. Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 *****ONSITE POSITION***** Major Responsibilities: • Performs clinical and administrative coordination of sponsored clinical trials, research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable. Provides guidance to physicians, clinical staff and research team members. • Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders, including but not limited to; study start-up, review of study CTA/budget/CTMS, IRB submissions, recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research subjects, development of mechanisms to maximize subject adherence to the research protocol, maintain source documentation, data collection (i.e. development, completion and submission of case report forms (EDC), study drug/device accountability, monitoring of subjects, AE/SAE reporting, study close out, and facilitates quality assurance inspections and audits. Acts as a liaison between sponsor and investigators and as the primary protocol/project contact for team members and clinical staff. • Plans, develops and implements educational plans to disseminate protocol/project information with research staff, investigators and clinical staff. Reviews protocol amendments and updates, research related orders (in collaboration with Investigational Drug Services), and study-specific workflows. • Ensures that laboratory requirements are being met for specimen procurement, proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens. • Serves as Primary Research Coordinator on studies across multiple sites guiding research team members involved in the study and coordinates and tracks research activities across sites. • Coaches and mentors research team members and other personnel. Assist with implementation of educational training plans including orientation. • Maintains competency in research computer applications Attends and participates in educational programs, meetings, and assigned committees. • Licensed nurses will utilize advanced assessment skills to identify patient care problems, provide professional nursing care to research patients and support Research Coordinators in performing nursing activities as needed. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • None Required. Education Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, or • Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, or • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing or related field. Experience Required: • Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures. • Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study. • Ability to mentor team members and to prepare training plans. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. • Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors. • Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist throughout shift. • Must have functional sight and hearing. • Ability to function in a latex environment. • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing (i.e., gown, mask, goggles, gloves, etc.) must be worn as necessary. • Exposed to a normal office environment. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. • Position may require travel among sites and therefore there is exposure to road and weather conditions. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #WFUSM Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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