Clinical Research Coordinator

ThermoFisher Scientific; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of our clinical trials. This role involves leading study activities, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with monitors and site staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 0–5 years of experience, and at least 1 year of leadership responsibility. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• 0 to 5 years experience; 1+ year of leadership responsibility.
• Equivalency may be considered with education, training and/or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiple ongoing clinical trials, of varying size and complexity, involving patients or healthy volunteers/subjects.
• Complete all paperwork required to capture all data as specified by a study protocol, and for ensuring subject safety, understanding, and cooperation during the study process.
• Engage in the entire site operations process, including recruitment, enrollment and retention of study participants.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members; acts as a lead coordinator for certain studies, liaising with monitors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Organization skills

Budgeting awareness

Clinical trials knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Join us as Clinical Research Coordinator - And manage the day-to-day operations of our clinical trials.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct multiple ongoing clinical trials, of varying size and complexity, involving patients or healthy volunteers/subjects.
• Complete all paperwork required to capture all data as specified by a study protocol, and for ensuring subject safety, understanding, and cooperation during the studyprocess. Interact with the research site team and other interdepartmental staff.
• Engage in the entire site operations process, which includes recruitment, enrollment and retention of study participants.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members. Acts as a lead coordinator for certain studies, taking the overall responsibility thereof at the site, liaising with monitors and other stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years). 1+ year of leadership responsibility.
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Directly supervises individual contributors, administrative support and / or entry-level professionals.
• Fundamental communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, motivate and mentor staff
• Strong organization skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet rigorous timelines and work effectively in stressful situations
• Understanding of budgets, project planning and performance metrics
• Strong English and grammar skills, second language a plus
• Sound knowledge of taxonomies (e.g. folder structures, metadata, user access) and/or Records Management principles including but not limited to: FDA Good Clinical Practices; ICH Guidelines and PPDs Standard Operating Procedures and Working Practice Documents; retention schedules; Legal Holds; supporting software and/or PPD's eTMF process and the DIA eTMF Reference Model
• Sound knowledge of organization's archival processes and systems (hardware, software, applications, operating systems, basic programming languages, etc.)
• Ability to manage the day-to-day operation of Records Management file rooms including but not limited to document control, security and audit preparedness

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Moderate mobility required.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Frequently interacting with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups both internally & externally.
• Ability to apply basic principles to solve conceptual issues.
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Why Join Us?

When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience – and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.