Clinical Research Coordinator I

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Reports to: Site Manager
Pay Range: $18.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with education, clinical background, and research experience
Position Type: Early-Career to Mid-Level Clinical Research Role

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated International Medical Graduate or Foreign Medical Graduate to join our Clinical Research team in a Clinical Research Coordinator capacity. This role is designed for healthcare personnel who are pursuing a clinical research career.

The position offers structured exposure to FDA-regulated clinical trials, Good Clinical Practice standards, and hands-on patient-facing research activities. The selected candidate will work closely with the Principal and Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and Site Leadership to support the safe and compliant execution of clinical studies.

This role does not involve independent medical decision-making or clinical practice outside delegated research activities.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, Sub-Investigators and the Site Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator will:

Clinical & Patient-Facing Duties

Assist with subject screening, enrollment, and informed consent support in accordance with study protocols and delegated authority.
Conduct study visits including vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and protocol-specific assessments.
Perform patient follow-ups and assist with adverse event documentation and reporting.
Support investigators during physical exams and study procedures as permitted by protocol and delegation logs.
Preparation, handling, storage, accountability, and administration of investigational products (IP) in accordance with study protocols.

Laboratory & Specimen Management

Collect, process, label, centrifuge, store, and ship biological specimens per protocol, laboratory manuals, and IATA guidelines.
Maintain specimen accountability logs and ensure chain-of-custody compliance.
Coordinate courier pickups and laboratory communications.
Ensure proper documentation, inventory control and temperature monitoring.

Data & Documentation

Accurately document all study-related activities in source documents and electronic systems.
Enter data into Electronic Data Capture systems and assist with query resolution.
Request, review, and organize external medical records relevant to study participation.
Ensure timely investigator sign-off on labs, reports, and study documentation.

Operational & Administrative Support

Support daily research operations, including visit scheduling, reminders, and subject tracking.
Assist with recruitment efforts and prescreening activities.
Maintain regulatory binders, study logs, and site files as delegated.
Uphold strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, FDA, ICH-GCP, and sponsor requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in study trainings, protocol reviews, and site meetings.
Perform additional research-related duties as assigned to support efficient site operations.

Required Qualifications

Healthcare background, preferred Medical degree (MD or equivalent) obtained outside the United States.
Strong interest in clinical research and U.S. healthcare systems.
Bilingual Spanish and English required.
Phlebotomy experience required.
Minimum 2 Years of clinical experience in a healthcare, research, or hospital setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and web-based research platforms.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional demeanor, reliability, and ethical judgment.
Ability to work independently while following structured protocols and supervision.
Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial workflows.
Experience working with diverse patient populations.

Benefits

Full-time employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits effective the first day of the month following hire, including:

Paid time off and paid holidays.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Clinic: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Richmond, TX 77469 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Neutra Life Sciences

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