Clinical Research Coordinator
About the role
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports the successful execution of clinical research studies by assisting investigators, research associates, and project managers with day-to-day study operations. This role focuses on participant recruitment and consent, data collection and management, and administrative support to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of study results.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and consent research participants in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Conduct telephone and in-person interviews with potential and enrolled participants, including eligibility screening.
- Perform follow-up with study participants via telephone, email, and mail to maintain engagement and collect required information.
- Prepare, mail, and process questionnaires and other study-related correspondence.
- Affiliate with tracking study participants using MS Excel and other data management tools.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records and files for all study-related activities.
- Review, edit, clean, and enter participant data into electronic databases, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Affiliate with literature reviews to support proposal submissions and manuscript preparation when needed.
- Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks such as typing labels, copying, faxing, preparing meeting materials, taking notes, and transcribing audio files.
- Conduct chart reviews and document relevant clinical information in accordance with study requirements.
- Support patient recruitment activities within clinical and healthcare settings.
- Utilize electronic data capture (EDC) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems for data entry and retrieval.
- Apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles in all aspects of clinical research conduct.
- Collaborate with clinical and research teams to facilitate smooth study operations and participant flow.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
- At least 6 months of clinical research experience.
- Experience in the medical field, such as exposure to phlebotomy or clinical procedures.
- Experience with chart review and patient recruitment in a clinical or research setting.
- Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Strong data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to use MS Excel to track participants and manage study-related information.
- Comprehensive record-keeping and file maintenance skills.
- Comfort conducting interviews and communicating with participants by phone, email, mail, and in person.
- Ability to perform basic bookkeeping tasks related to study budgets and participant incentives.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, including typing, copying, faxing, and meeting preparation.
- Tech-savvy and able to learn new software and systems used in clinical research.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Interest in developing a long-term career in clinical research.
- Experience or training in phlebotomy or other clinical support functions.
- Familiarity with vaccine-related or other therapeutic area studies.
- Ability to assist with literature reviews and support proposal and manuscript development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for participant interactions and documentation.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators and research staff.
- Motivation to support clinical research trials conducted by leading healthcare organizations.
Work Environment
This position is fully on-site, working five days per week at a clinical research facility in Statesville, North Carolina. The role is based in a healthcare and research setting that uses electronic medical records (EMR), electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and standard office tools such as MS Excel and other productivity software. The environment involves regular interaction with patients and research participants, coordination with clinical and research staff, and handling confidential health information. Work is primarily performed in offices, clinics, and research areas, with a professional dress code appropriate for a healthcare and clinical research environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Statesville, NC.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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