Clinical Research Coordinator I-28918

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) supports the conduct of clinical research studies across a range of disciplines, receiving direction from principal investigators, supervisors, or other research staff. The CRC I executes defined study tasks with guidance, ensuring operational compliance, accurate data entry, and participant safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks, and provides study updates to study participants.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture systems, and responds to queries promptly.
• Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts for study documentation and reporting.
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation, including participant and site-level documentation, in compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
• May collect, process, and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols.
• May utilize study-related technology and equipment for assessment procedures.
• Provides ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PIs, administrators, department stakeholders, sponsors, and compliance personnel.
• Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with study participants and coordinating with study team members.
• Participates in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Gathers and communicates unanticipated problems, including protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events.
• Works with PIs, sponsors, compliance, clinical staff, and/or managers to identify and improve routine processes related to study conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Time Management: Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned study tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot routine field issues and use discretion to escalate appropriately for unplanned events.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to accuracy in data collection and documentation.
• Participant Relations: Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain participant confidentiality.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings and follow established workflows.
• Flexibility: Availability to work evenings, overnight shifts, or weekends if required by study protocols.
• Travel Readiness: Availability for local travel as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-2 years of experience in a research study or other relevant experience.

OR

• Two (2) years’ total experience, where 1 year is supporting or coordinating research studies (in lieu of a degree).

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years prior experience in clinical research or related field.