Coordinator V – Clinical Research Coordinator

Coordinator V – Clinical Research Coordinator

Title: Coordinator V – Clinical Research Coordinator

Requisition: S

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: This position is a pay grade 19. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuit

Occupational Category: Professional

Department: COM Research

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date: 11/21/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

Educational and Experience Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences); a Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical research coordination or clinical trials administration or a related field. Certification through ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) is strongly preferred. Experience working in a clinical or academic medical setting, familiarity with informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine is launching an exciting initiative to build a clinical research program in collaboration with its affiliated SHSU Physicians Clinic and an extensive clinical preceptor network. The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a foundational role in developing and operationalizing this program from the ground up, shaping the structure, culture, and best practices for research integration within a growing clinical and academic environment.

This individual will also support research activities within the on‑site primary care clinic, including participant recruitment, study coordination, and performing basic medical assistant duties to ensure seamless integration of clinical care and research.

• Leads and grows the clinic’s research operations, helping to design workflows and systems that support future clinical studies across multiple sites.
• Recruits research participants from the clinic population and ensures proper conduct of informed consent procedures in accordance with IRB‑approved protocols.
• Collects and enters clinical research data accurately and in a timely manner (familiarity with Athena EHR is preferred).
• Collaborates with medical assistants, nurses, residents, and physicians to support study‑related procedures within the clinical workflow.
• Performs basic medical assisting tasks as needed (e.g., vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling).
• Assists faculty researchers in implementing study protocols and training clinic staff on study‑related processes.
• Maintains study documentation and ensures regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinates with external sites, including preceptor and residency locations, for multi‑site study oversight and data collection.
• Supports residents and faculty in developing and conducting clinical research projects, providing mentorship and logistical guidance as needed.
• Communicates regularly with study sponsors, monitors, and investigators to ensure study milestones are met.
• Participates in research team meetings, audits, and training sessions.
• Develops and recommends standard operating procedures (SOPs) and program guidelines as the research infrastructure evolves.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and human subject protection principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with clinicians, researchers, residents, and patients.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in a developing research environment.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple concurrent studies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal research regulations.
• Willingness to travel to affiliated clinical sites or study meetings as needed.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to…