Clinical Research Coordinator

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator based in St. Louis, MO, plays a critical role supporting the implementation of IRB approved clinical trial protocols. This position is responsible for managing patient processes including screening, enrollment, and conducting clinic visits, while providing direct patient care such as obtaining consent, drawing blood, and administering medication. The role demands diligent attention to detail, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective communication with principal investigators (PIs), sponsors, and monitoring personnel to ensure studies remain on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify suitable patients, conduct screening, randomization, and enrollment following study protocols.
• Conduct clinic visits and oversee daily activities related to clinical studies.
• Perform direct patient care tasks including obtaining informed consent, physical assessments, blood draws, medication administration, and ECGs.
• Maintain precise and current documentation in eSource systems for all assigned trials.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse and serious adverse events promptly.
• Prepare and respond to Institutional Review Board (IRB) inquiries and respond to audit findings efficiently.
• Assist with study setup, ongoing maintenance, and proper closeout procedures.
• Maintain proactive and clear communication with research teams, PIs, sponsors, and monitoring agents to foster productive collaboration.
• Ensure complete compliance with all protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of one year experience in clinical research.
• Strong enthusiasm for engaging directly with patients and providing care.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of clinical trial processes is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and well-developed organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication proficiency.
• Capability to manage multiple clinical protocols and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Dependable, punctual, and takes accountability for study conduct and patient care.
• Ability and willingness to adopt new technologies that enhance workflow efficiency.
• Interest in therapeutic fields such as Gastroenterology, Urology, Dermatology, and Oncology is advantageous.