Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary: The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the Research Department by assisting with recruitment, data management, and the collection, processing, and coordination of samples, specimens, and information.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Research staff with organizing files, projects, information, and data.
• Collect, process, and verify research data, samples, and specimens following strict protocols and detailed instructions.
• Enter data from forms and documents into databases and other documents.
• Perform routine data verification and quality control to ensure data integrity and consistency with study protocols.
• Familiarize with Research SOPs and study protocols.
• Notify referring physicians of patient participation in studies as requested by patients.
• Collect, process, and ship blood, urine, and stool specimens during patient visits.
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness against patient medical records.
• Submit patient stipends/reimbursement requests after study visits.
• File and maintain all regulatory documents.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Order and distribute dry ice as needed.
• Check expiration dates on clinical supplies periodically and reorder as necessary.
• Assist coordinators with the preparation of source documents.
• Aid in subject recruitment through chart reviews, cold calling, etc.
• Schedule patient visits.
• Process lab specimens.
• Assist with vital signs.
• Perform Fibroscans once trained.
• Conduct phlebotomy.
• Provide general office support to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or four years of relevant clinical research experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related healthcare position.
• Previous experience with clinical trials is required.
• Experience with pharmaceutical trials is preferred.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, staff, and patients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software preferred; knowledge of EMR systems required.
• Ability to function effectively in a team setting.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice and IATA training required.
• Flexibility to work varying hours as necessary.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative.
• Willingness to learn is essential.

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