Entry Level Clinical Research Coordinator
The Entry Level Clinical Research Coordinator supports principal investigators and research teams in managing non-therapeutic, minimal-risk clinical research protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance and high data quality. This role involves participant recruitment, scheduling study visits, data collection, adverse event reporting, and administrative tasks, providing a strong foundation for growth in clinical research within a hospital setting.
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What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research protocols with an initial focus on non‑therapeutic, minimal‑risk studies. This role works closely with investigators, multidisciplinary teams, participants, external research centers, and sponsors to ensure compliant, timely, and high-quality study execution.
- Coordinate non‑therapeutic, minimal‑risk research protocols (e.g., surveys, chart reviews) under investigator or supervisor direction.
- Assist on more complex interventional or therapeutic studies as directed (not responsible for overall study oversight).
- Screen, recruit, and enroll participants per protocol eligibility criteria.
- Schedule and coordinate study visits, blood draws, and other participant procedures.
- Respond to participant communications professionally and promptly.
- Identify and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and unanticipated problems per institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, abstract, and enter study data accurately while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Maintain study files, track documentation, and support regulatory reporting requirements.
- Assist with protocol document management, amendments, and proofreading to meet institutional and federal standards.
- Prepare and submit materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and support communications regarding approvals and continuing review.
- Coordinate study logistics, prepare study kits and data collection materials, and arrange facility/resource use.
- Communicate with study sites or regulatory agencies as directed.
- Support protocol development activities and execute additional assignments related to new and ongoing studies.
- Travel occasionally to support multi‑site activities when needed.
Qualifications
The position is open to candidates who meet one of the following education/experience combinations:
- Clinical research coordination experience (preferred: at least 1 year of exposure to clinical research).
- High school diploma plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Associate degree / college diploma / certificate program plus at least 1 year of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree in Clinical Research with no experience.
- Bachelor’s degree with experience in a clinical or related setting.
Additional qualifications (helpful but not required):
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced clinical research environment.
- Basic familiarity with IRB processes, participant recruitment, and regulatory reporting.
- Proficiency with data entry and maintaining participant confidentiality.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This role is based onsite at a major hospital and research environment that supports growth in clinical research.
- Standard weekday schedule (Monday through Friday, first shift).
- The role requires being fully onsite in Rochester, MN, with occasional travel to collaborate with other sites as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (actual pay within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors).
- Eligible temporary‑role benefits (if applicable): medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & hospital plans; 401(k) options (pre‑tax and Roth); voluntary life and AD&D; short‑ and long‑term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off options. Benefit eligibility and specifics depend on job classification and length of assignment.
Job Type & Location
- Employment type: Contract (may include full‑time/contractor classification as required).
- Workplace: Fully onsite.
- Location (authoritative): Rochester, MN, US.
Compliance & Accommodations
Careertakes and the Confidential Client comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process because of a disability, please request accommodation through the Careertakes platform so we can connect you with the hiring team.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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