Clinical Research Associate Jobs in Illinois

About Koch Clinical Research

Koch Clinical Research is a small, established medical research organization in Morton, Illinois. For more than 30 years, our team has helped patients participate in clinical studies evaluating new treatments, vaccines, and medical devices.

We are looking for a friendly, organized, and motivated individual to help connect patients with research opportunities.

This position is ideal for someone with healthcare or medical office experience who enjoys talking with people, is comfortable with technology, and wants to learn new skills. Previous clinical research or marketing experience is not required.

What You'll Do

Your primary responsibility will be communicating with potential research participants and helping them understand whether a clinical study might be a good fit.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Contact patients by telephone and respond to inquiries about research opportunities.
• Ask structured questions about medical history, medications, and health conditions to assess preliminary eligibility.
• Explain basic study information and help interested patients schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate records of patient conversations, screening outcomes, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with recruitment marketing, including social media posts, advertisements, flyers, and community outreach.
• Identify opportunities to improve how we communicate with patients and recruit for new studies.
• Support other administrative and clinical research activities as needed.

Much of this position involves speaking with patients on the phone, following up with interested individuals, and accurately documenting information. While marketing is part of the role, this is not primarily a graphic design or social media position.

Who We're Looking For

We believe the right personality, communication skills, and work ethic are more important than experience in clinical research.

An ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy talking with people and be comfortable making frequent outbound calls.
• Have some familiarity with healthcare, medical terminology, or medical office operations.
• Be detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
• Be comfortable using computers and learning new software.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately.
• Take initiative, solve problems, and follow through without constant supervision.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a small team where responsibilities may vary.

Relevant experience: Medical assistants, medical receptionists, patient access specialists, medical schedulers, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, and individuals with similar experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience with clinical research, patient recruitment, marketing, social media, or Canva is a plus, but not required.

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful work: Help patients learn about opportunities to participate in medical research.
• Supportive environment: Work closely with a small, experienced team.
• Variety: Combine patient interaction, organization, problem-solving, and creative outreach.
• Professional growth: Learn clinical research operations, recruitment strategies, and marketing skills.
• Consistent schedule: Weekday hours with flexibility in selecting a regular work schedule.

Compensation and Benefits

• $22–$28 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
• Potential performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits based on eligibility, including paid time off, life insurance, and retirement plan options.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available to eligible full-time employees.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to brian.w@kochresearch.com and briefly explain why this position interests you.

We are especially interested in candidates who enjoy patient communication, are comfortable with phone-based work, and want to become part of a team contributing to medical research.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person