Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research studies in a physician-owned clinic. The role focuses on back-office coordination with direct patient interaction, ensuring protocol compliance and data integrity.

The position offers exposure to physicians, sponsors, CROs, and multiple trials, with standard business hours in Golden, CO, and occasional travel to Westminster as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific-related field.
• At least 1 year healthcare experience in a patient-facing role.
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations of clinical research studies.
• Recruit, pre-screen, and enroll eligible study participants.
• Obtain and document informed consent per regulatory standards.
• Schedule and conduct study visits and participant communications.
• Enter data into research databases and electronic systems.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Healthcare experience

Data entry accuracy

Clinical trials exposure

Pre-screening patients

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication with participants

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This role serves as a clinical research coordinator within a research-focused clinic, providing primarily back-office administrative support while also interacting directly with patients. You will coordinate and manage clinical research studies, support multiple clinical trials simultaneously, and ensure that all activities comply with study protocols and regulatory requirements. This position offers hands-on clinical experience, strong exposure to physicians and research professionals, and an excellent foundation for individuals interested in pursuing a long-term career in clinical research or further education in the healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations of clinical research studies within the clinic.
• Recruit, pre-screen, and enroll eligible study participants according to protocol criteria.
• Obtain and accurately document informed consent from study participants in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Schedule and conduct study visits, follow-up appointments, and participant communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Collect, maintain, and accurately enter study data into research databases and electronic systems.
• Ensure data integrity and completeness by reviewing records, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Work closely with physicians, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and research staff to support successful study execution.
• Assist with study audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections by preparing documentation and supporting on-site activities.
• Track study timelines, enrollment goals, and protocol milestones, and communicate progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Support multiple clinical trials simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to patients and study participants, including answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with clinic front desk, patient access, and medical records staff to coordinate patient flow and documentation.
• Use Microsoft Office and other electronic systems to manage schedules, maintain logs, and prepare reports related to clinical research activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific-related field such as integrative physiology, biology, psychology, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a patient-facing role, such as medical assistant, patient access, scheduling, or medical records.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in clinical research rather than primarily patient-facing clinical roles.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in healthcare or clinical environments, including exposure to clinical research or clinical trials.
• Ability to pre-screen patients and communicate clearly and professionally with study participants.
• Strong customer service skills and comfort interacting with patients in person and by phone.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, tracking, and communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support several clinical trials simultaneously while maintaining organization and compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or research coordination is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in clinic front desk, patient access, or medical records roles is an advantage.
• Comfort working with electronic medical records and research databases.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet study timelines and milestones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with physicians, sponsors, CROs, and patients.
• Motivation to pursue higher education or advanced training within the healthcare or research space.
• Interest in building long-term professional relationships and networking within a physician-led clinical and research environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clinic environment and is physician-owned and privately held, offering close collaboration with a dedicated group of doctors and research professionals. The role is primarily back-office, with the coordinator typically seated in the back of the clinic, though there may be occasions when work at the front of the clinic is required. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The primary work location is in Golden, with the expectation of occasionally floating to a clinic in Westminster as needed. The environment provides hands-on clinical experience, exposure to multiple clinical trials, and extensive learning opportunities in healthcare and research, supported by modern office tools such as Microsoft Office, electronic systems, and research databases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Golden,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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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