Clinical Research Coordinator

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator Pulmonary Studies

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will support pulmonary clinical research studies in an academic research environment, with a strong focus on asthma biomarker research and airway disease. This role centers on patient-facing activities, including identification, recruitment, scheduling, informed consent, research visits, and longitudinal follow-up across multiple investigator-initiated and federally sponsored biobanking studies. The position offers hands-on exposure to multiple protocols, close collaboration with physicians and research staff, and a clear pathway for growth into a Clinical Research Coordinator role.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic health records and upcoming pulmonary clinic schedules to identify patients who may meet eligibility criteria for multiple research protocols.
• Pre-screen and triage potential participants for several concurrent studies, ensuring they meet inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Coordinate and run study visits, including obtaining informed consent, administering questionnaires, and supporting procedures such as blood draws and sputum induction in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Schedule research visits and follow-up appointments, ensuring efficient use of clinic time and alignment with study timelines.
• Manage ongoing patient communication, including outreach, reminders, and follow-up to support longitudinal participation and retention.
• Collaborate closely with principal investigators, study physicians, and research staff to support efficient recruitment and study execution.
• Digest and interpret study protocols to ensure that all study activities comply with protocol requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining study documentation and records related to patient screening, enrollment, and follow-up for multiple concurrent studies.
• Adapt to fluctuations in patient volume and study workload, adjusting priorities to meet changing operational and investigator needs.
• Contribute to a collaborative research environment focused on biomarker discovery, biologic treatment effects, and the development of screening tests to distinguish asthma subtypes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with chart review and screening of electronic health records (EHR) for research eligibility.
• Hands-on experience in clinical research or clinical trial support, particularly in patient-facing roles.
• Demonstrated ability in patient recruitment, including pre-screening and triaging eligible participants for multiple studies.
• Ability to coordinate and support study visits, including informed consent, administration of questionnaires, and assistance with procedures such as blood draws and sputum induction.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and shifting priorities simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to variable patient volumes, evolving study timelines, and differing investigator preferences.
• Self-directed work style with the ability to act as a self-starter and work independently while maintaining accountability.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to address logistical and operational challenges in a research setting.
• Capacity to quickly digest and understand complex research protocols and apply them accurately to daily workflows.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, physicians, principal investigators, and research staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in pulmonary research, particularly in asthma biomarkers, biologic treatments, and airway disease.
• Experience or familiarity with investigator-initiated studies and federally sponsored biobanking repositories.
• Motivation to develop a long-term career in clinical…