Clinical Research Coordinator

About the Role

Next Code Placement is connecting qualified candidates with potential Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) opportunities across the United States. The role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials and research studies, ensuring participant safety, accurate documentation, and compliance with research protocols and regulations.

Potential Job Titles:

• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
• Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Clinical Research Assistant
• Clinical Study Coordinator
• Clinical Trial Associate
• Research Site Coordinator
• Clinical Research Specialist
• Clinical Research Project Coordinator
• Clinical Trial Management Assistant
• Regulatory Research Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for clinical trials and research studies.
• Assist with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and scheduling.
• Support informed consent procedures in accordance with approved protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical trial records, source documents, case report forms, and study files.
• Coordinate study visits, laboratory testing, assessments, and follow-up appointments.
• Ensure research activities follow study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with principal investigators, physicians, research staff, sponsors, and contract research organizations (CROs).
• Track study progress, participant status, and protocol deviations; escalate issues appropriately.
• Assist with ethics committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Protect participant confidentiality and follow data privacy and safety procedures.
• Support adverse-event documentation and reporting according to study protocols and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare, Pharmacy, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant clinical research training or certifications may be beneficial, depending on the role.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical trial phases, research protocols, and study documentation.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB/ethics committee procedures, and informed consent processes.
• Knowledge of clinical data collection, source documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems, electronic health records (EHR), or clinical trial management systems (CTMS) is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and coordinate multiple study activities accurately.

Experience

• Entry-level candidates with relevant education, internships, or clinical research training may be considered.
• Previous clinical research, healthcare, laboratory, or patient-coordination experience is beneficial.
• Requirements may vary depending on the employer and study type.

Candidates must have appropriate U.S. work authorization for the specific role. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.