Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract Position)
Contract Duration: Open-ended contract (average duration is between 3-6 months)
Job Type: Full-time 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - during normal business hours
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
We are seeking a full-time, onsite Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) with experience in clinical research to support an ongoing Pneumococcal vaccine clinical trial. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and act as one of the main CRCs for this study. As the position and study progress, additional responsibilities may be assigned. The candidate must be flexible and willing to assist with various tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Recruitment: Identify and recruit suitable patients for the clinical trial.
Medical Record Review: Conduct thorough reviews of patient medical records.
Participant Screening: Perform phone screenings or prescreen participants for eligibility.
Informed Consent: Obtain informed consent from trial participants.
Community Outreach: Visiting clinics and hospitals to educate medical professionals and patients about the clinical trial, distributing study materials, posting recruitment materials, and maintaining online portals to track metrics.
Referral Physician Networking: Building relationships between clinical researchers and community physicians to facilitate patient recruitment for clinical trials.
General Support: Assist with any other study-related efforts as deemed necessary by the site.
Qualifications:
Clinical Research Experience: Prior experience in a Clinical Research Coordinator role required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
Systems Experience: Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to interact professionally with study participants and team members.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and protocol compliance.
Work Environment
The environment requires consistent attention to detail, timely completion of tasks, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work extensively with electronic data capture systems, clinical documentation, and patient-facing activities. Professional attire suitable for a clinical and office-based research environment is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.
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