Charleston, SC- Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a part-time Clinical Research Coordinator in Charleston, SC, averaging about 24 hours per week. You will identify and recruit eligible participants, educate them about the Pneumococcal Disease trial, and ensure engagement and compliance throughout the study.

Responsibilities include reviewing EMR for eligibility, pre-screening, enrolling participants, and coordinating follow-up visits while maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of EMR experience in clinical/research setting.
• 2+ years of patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• HIPAA training compliance.
• GCP training for clinical research standards.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to apply protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Responsibilities

• Review EMR to assess eligibility against protocol-defined criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants for enrollment based on eligibility.
• Recruit and enroll participants per study protocols.
• Educate participants about study procedures, expectations and follow-up.
• Follow up with participants to support retention and adherence to protocols.
• Schedule visits and send reminders for appointments.
• Maintain documentation in EMR and study records.
• Collaborate with research staff to ensure smooth trial operations.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, HIPAA and site procedures.

Skills

Clinical Research Coord

Patient recruitment

EMR experience

HIPAA training

GCP training

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Protocol criteria interpretation

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator position supports a Pneumococcal Disease clinical trial at a research site in the Charleston, SC area. You will play a key role in identifying and recruiting eligible participants, educating them about the study, and ensuring they remain engaged and compliant throughout the trial. The role requires strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and confident communication with both participants and research staff. The position is approximately 24 hours per week and involves direct interaction with electronic medical records and study participants in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records (EMR) to assess potential participants against protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

• Pre-screen potential participants based on study eligibility requirements to determine suitability for enrollment.

• Recruit and enroll participants into the clinical trial in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Provide clear, thorough education to participants about the clinical trial, including study procedures, expectations, potential commitments, and follow-up requirements.

• Conduct follow-up communications with participants to support retention and ensure ongoing adherence to study protocols.

• Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments, and send reminders and relevant information to participants in a timely and organized manner.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of chart reviews, pre-screening activities, and participant interactions within the EMR and study records.

• Collaborate effectively with research staff to support smooth trial operations and high-quality data collection.

• Ensure that all participant-related activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA training standards, and site-specific procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience using electronic medical records (EMR) in a clinical or research setting.

• Training in HIPAA regulations to ensure proper handling of protected health information.

• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to support compliance with clinical research standards.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants, visits, and documentation simultaneously.

• Confident verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants and research staff.

• Ability to interpret and apply protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria during chart review and pre-screening.

• Attention to detail when reviewing charts, documenting interactions, and maintaining study records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting chart reviews to identify eligible patients for clinical research studies.

• Experience in pre-screening patients for clinical trials or research studies.

• Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, including recruitment, consent, and follow-up processes.

• Ability to build rapport with participants to encourage engagement and retention throughout the study.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced research environment with shifting priorities.

• Strong time management skills to balance recruitment, scheduling, and documentation responsibilities.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all participant interactions.

Work Environment

The role is part-time, averaging approximately 24 hours per week, and follows normal business hours. You will work in a fast-paced clinical research setting that requires consistent attention to detail and adherence to protocols. Daily work involves frequent use of electronic medical records, coordination of participant visits and follow-ups, and collaboration with research staff. The environment emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clear communication to support successful execution of the clinical trial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

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