Birmingham, AL- Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator for a Birmingham, AL site. You will identify, recruit, and guide participants through enrollment while educating them about the study and maintaining engagement and compliance.

Responsibilities include EMR-based screening, consent/education, and coordinating visits. This role requires 1+ year in patient recruitment, HIPAA and GCP training, and strong organizational and communication skills. Onsite work during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• 1+ year of patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• 1+ year of EMR experience.
• Formal training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
• Formal training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply protocol-defined eligibility criteria during screening and chart reviews.

Responsibilities

• Review EMR to assess eligibility against protocol criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants for eligibility.
• Recruit and enroll participants per study protocols and regulatory standards.
• Educate participants about the study, procedures, risks and benefits.
• Maintain ongoing communication to support retention and compliance.
• Schedule in-person visits and reminders for participants.
• Document chart reviews and interactions accurately in EMR and study records.
• Ensure recruitment and chart reviews comply with GCP and privacy regulations.

Skills

Clinical coordination

EMR experience

HIPAA training

GCP training

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Eligibility review

Detail oriented

Education

HIPAA regulations training

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator Job Description The Clinical Research Coordinator will support a clinical trial at a research site in the Birmingham, AL area. In this part-time role (approximately 20 hours per week), you will identify and recruit eligible participants, guide them through the enrollment process, educate them about the study, and help ensure they remain engaged and compliant throughout the trial. The position requires strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and confident communication with both participants and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records (EMR) to assess potential participants against protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Conduct pre-screening of potential participants to determine eligibility based on study requirements.
• Recruit and enroll participants into the clinical trial in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide clear, thorough education to participants about the clinical trial, including study procedures, expectations, risks, benefits, and follow-up requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with participants to support retention and ensure continued compliance with study protocols.
• Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments, and send reminders and relevant information to participants in a timely and organized manner.
• Document chart reviews, pre-screening activities, and all participant interactions accurately and promptly in the EMR and study records.
• Ensure all patient recruitment and chart review activities align with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and privacy regulations.
• Collaborate closely with research staff to support smooth trial operations and address any participant-related issues or protocol concerns.
• Uphold high standards of attention to detail in all aspects of data entry, documentation, and participant communication.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 1+ years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• At least 1+ years of experience working with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Formal training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
• Formal training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for educating participants and collaborating with research staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocol-defined eligibility criteria during chart reviews and pre-screening.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting chart reviews to identify eligible patients for clinical studies.
• Experience in patient-facing clinical or research roles, such as coordinating study visits and follow-up.
• Comfort working within fast-paced clinical research environments.
• Ability to build rapport with participants and encourage long‑term engagement in the study.
• Strong time management skills to effectively handle part‑time hours while meeting recruitment and follow‑up targets.

Work Environment

This is a part‑time position, averaging around 20 hours per week, operating during normal business hours. The work takes place in a fast‑paced clinical research setting that requires consistent attention to detail, accurate documentation, and timely communication with participants and research staff. You will primarily work with electronic medical records and study documentation systems, coordinating in‑person visits and follow‑up appointments within a professional clinical environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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