Certified Clinical Research Coordinator ; CCRC​/CCRP

Position Type:
Full-Time

Location:

Houston, Texas | On-Site
Department:
Clinical Research

Reports To:

Director of Research

CrofootMD Clinic and Research Center is seeking an experienced, nationally certified Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing research team.

Our clinical research program focuses primarily on HIV, infectious diseases, investigational treatments, and vaccines. We conduct multiple clinical trials simultaneously and are seeking a highly qualified professional who can independently coordinate assigned studies, manage participant visits, and maintain compliance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

This position is intended for an experienced clinical research professional who can assume primary responsibility for ongoing clinical trials and assist with the implementation of newly awarded studies with minimal supervision following required study-specific orientation and training.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification through ACRP or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification through SOCRA, have substantial hands-on experience managing clinical trials, and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding participant care.

• Independently coordinate and manage multiple assigned clinical research studies from startup through closeout.
• Serve as the designated primary study coordinator for assigned clinical trials, maintaining accountability for study timelines, participant visit coordination, documentation completeness, data entry, query resolution, and timely communication with investigators and sponsors.
• Assume responsibility for ongoing studies, including reviewing existing study documentation, participant status, pending activities, and upcoming protocol requirements.
• Review and interpret study protocols, schedules of assessments, investigator brochures, and other study-related documents.
• Coordinate study startup activities, including site initiation visits, required training, regulatory documentation, and study-specific preparations.
• Develop and maintain participant visit schedules, ensuring protocol-required procedures are completed within established visit windows.
• Track enrollment goals, participant status, study milestones, and outstanding study activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete study documentation in accordance with applicable regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and sponsor requirements.
• Identify, document, and promptly elevate protocol deviations, participant safety concerns, and other study-related issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned studies with sponsors, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), CROs, and internal research personnel.
• Prepare for and actively participate in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, including timely resolution of findings and action items.

• Recruit, prescreen, screen, and enroll eligible participants in accordance with study protocols and IRB-approved procedures.
• Conduct and document the informed consent process as authorized and delegated by the Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate participant appointments, follow-up visits, and retention activities.
• Obtain and document medical histories, vital signs, and other protocol-required information within the coordinator's training and authorized responsibilities.
• Coordinate protocol-required clinical procedures with qualified nursing staff, investigators, and other authorized clinical personnel.
• Perform permitted research procedures, including specimen collection, when appropriately trained, authorized, and qualified under applicable regulations and site policies.
• Monitor and document participant-reported symptoms, adverse events, and changes in condition, promptly communicating concerns to the Principal Investigator or appropriately delegated clinical provider.
• Educate participants regarding study procedures, visit expectations, medication instructions approved by the investigator, potential side effects, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, confidential, and respectful environment for participants from diverse backgrounds.

• Maintain accurate,…