Clinical Research Coordinator

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support neurological research. This role requires managing clinical trials, enrolling patients, and ensuring compliance with protocols.

You will work closely with patients and healthcare professionals, maintaining a focus on patient-centered care while handling regulatory documentation and study management.

Join us to make a difference in advancing neurological science for the benefit of patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in clinical research; neurology experience preferred.
• Experience with EKG tests and phlebotomy for lab samples desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of clinical studies and enroll patients.
• Coordinate regulatory documents and liaise with sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and maintain patient-centered care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, psychology, or health-related field

One year of experience in clinical research

Tools

Databases

EKG administration

Phlebotomy

Job description

Brief Overview

Our Clinical Research Coordinators are the engine behind our commitment to advancing neurological science — meticulous, compassionate professionals who bridge the gap between cutting‑edge research and the patients who stand to benefit most. In this role, you will play a critical part in bringing tomorrow’s treatments closer to today, supporting clinical trials and research initiatives that can change lives far beyond our clinic walls. You will manage the day‑to‑day operations of clinical studies, screen and enroll eligible patients, obtain informed consent, collect and record accurate data, coordinate study visits, liaise with sponsors and regulatory bodies, and ensure strict compliance with research protocols and IRB requirements — all while keeping the patient experience at the center of everything you do.

Job Duties

Pre‑Study Duties

• Understand the purpose, safety, confidentiality, benefits, and risks of clinical research trials.
• Assess protocol for site operational feasibility and advise on site budgetary requirements.
• Prepare for and conduct pre‑study (site selection) and initiation visits.
• Coordinate investigational staff and other disciplines (MRI, EKG, Lab, etc.) involved in studies.
• Complete and submit the required regulatory documents to the IRB.
• Maintain verbal and written communication with Institutional Review Boards.
• Communicate study protocols to relevant hospital staff.
• Develop and complete documentation in compliance with research protocol.
• Screen and recruit patients for clinical research trials.

Ongoing Clinical Trials Management

• Assure adherence to study‑specific requirements.
• Organize receipt, storage, and return of study supplies, including study drug, and maintain accurate accountability logs as appropriate.
• Schedule and conduct patient appointments as required by research protocol.
• Obtain medical status, including histories, from potential and current study patients as appropriate.
• Abstract relevant study information from patients’ medical records.
• Obtain and document patients’ blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Perform clinical laboratory and EKG services as required by the research protocol.
• Report abnormal laboratory and EKG results to the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, complete, and collect documentation in compliance with research protocol.
• Coordinate investigational staff and other disciplines (e.g., MRI, EKG, Lab) involved in studies.
• Provide education to patients under physicians’ direction and assure their understanding.
• Complete and submit the required regulatory documents and emergent serious medical events to the IRB under direction of Principal Investigator.
• Meet with study monitors and assure query resolution as necessary or requested.
• Assure financial reconciliation against contract, including timely and accurate payment to staff and/or study subjects.
• Monitor study information and documentation for accuracy and perform the necessary corrections.
• Prepare study site for audits and inspections from the sponsor and/or FDA and respond to any findings.
• Clean and maintain exam and laboratory rooms used for patient visits.
• Monitor temperatures and equipment calibration for quality control purposes.

Close Out Clinical Trials

• Assure query resolution as necessary on requested issues.
• Prepare for and conduct study closeout visits.
• Prepare study site for audits and inspections from the sponsor and/or FDA and respond to any findings.

Administrative Support

• Room patients for appointments, as needed.
• Assist physician with phone calls to patients, as requested.
• Participate in practice improvements by implementing changes to procedures/workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the delivery of compassionate and personalized patient care.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, psychology, or another health‑related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in clinical research; neurology‑related experience desired.
• Experience administering EKG tests desired.
• Phlebotomy experience with processing of lab samples desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of prescription medications and interactions desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience working with databases.
• Ability to travel out of state for investigator/coordinator meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient‑centered, strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.

Summary

For over 70 years, the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has remained committed to exceptional, personalized care for patients and their families. The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is one of the largest physician‑owned neurology clinics in the Midwest serving 55,000 patients every year. Subspecialities include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, sleep, headache, epilepsy, and other cognitive neurological disorders. Our holistic approach to patient care includes neuropsychology, infusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neurodiagnostic services.