CORE Clinical Research Coordinator 1

About the role

A Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC 1) is a research professional who works under the guidance and supervision of their leader and is responsible for managing all the day‑to‑day activities of clinical trials, including recruitment, screening, enrollment of participants, obtaining informed consent, conducting study visits, and performing protocol‑required procedures as permitted by policy and delegated by the Principal Investigator. The CRC 1 focuses on participant retention, tracks all study visits, reviews and validates the accuracy of financial reports, works with Research Finance and Regulatory to reconcile items needed to close out completed trials per federal regulations, prepares study‑specific source documents, continuously monitors participant safety and rights, documents required data in the sponsor’s data capture tool, and reports adverse and serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator and sponsor. The role involves close collaboration with sponsor representatives, the Principal Investigator, ancillary departments within the Office of Clinical Research, and other hospital departments/clinics, and requires performance of duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. Work location: TGH Main Campus (eligible for remote work on‑site).

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day activities of clinical trials
• Recruitment, screening, and enrollment of participants
• Obtain informed consent
• Conduct study visits
• Perform protocol‑required procedures as permitted by policy and delegated by the Principal Investigator
• Ensure retention of clinical trial participants
• Track all study visits
• Review and validate accuracy of financial reports
• Work with Research Finance and Regulatory to reconcile items needed to close out completed trials per federal regulations
• Prepare study‑specific source documents
• Continuously monitor participant safety and rights
• Document required data in the sponsor’s data capture tool
• Report adverse and serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator and sponsor
• Collaborate with sponsor representatives, Principal Investigator, ancillary departments within the Office of Clinical Research, and other hospital departments/clinics
• Perform job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business Administration, or a Health‑related field
• Experience: 1–2 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator/Associate managing a portfolio of clinical research studies and participants, OR 1 year of relevant patient‑facing clinical experience (e.g., Nurse Aid, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist)
• All team members must complete Phlebotomy training within 3 months of hire if no prior Phlebotomy experience

Pay

Minimum Salary: $24.79 (hourly)

Schedule

Full‑time; Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; Shift: Day; Shift Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm