Clinical Research Coordinator

East River Medical Imaging, PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

A medical imaging center in New York is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee clinical trials related to radiopharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, clinical research experience, and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical research required.
• 3 years of experience in healthcare preferred.
• Prior experience in oncology or radiology preferred.
• Proficiency with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent research participants per protocol.
• Schedule participant visits and coordinate logistics.
• Maintain accurate study records and data management.
• Assist in biospecimen collection and processing.
• Support compliance with GCP and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or healthcare administration

Tools

Electronic health records

Clinical trial management systems (CTMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

At East River Medical Imaging, our mission is to consistently provide the highest quality and availability of diagnostic imaging with compassion and comfort for our patients. Our team works together to deliver exceptional patient experience across all diagnostic, treatment, and research services.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) supports the conduct of clinical trials focused on investigational radiopharmaceuticals and radioligand therapies (RLTs). The CRC is responsible for coordinating trial operations including participant recruitment, informed consent, scheduling, data management, and regulatory documentation. This role ensures compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies. Working closely with investigators, technologists, nurses, and sponsors, the CRC facilitates efficient and high-quality research while maintaining participant safety and confidentiality.

Duties

• Recruit, pre-screen, and consent research participants in accordance with protocol eligibility criteria.
• Schedule participant visits, imaging procedures, and follow-up assessments; coordinate logistics with research staff and clinical teams.
• Maintain accurate study records including source documents, case report forms (CRFs), and electronic data capture (EDC).
• Track participant progress, visit completion, and ensure timely data entry and query resolution.
• Assist in collection, processing, and shipment of biospecimens per protocol requirements.
• Support documentation of investigational product use and accountability records as reported by licensed staff.
• Prepare and submit IRB/ethics applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closeouts.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA, IAEA, HIPAA, and institutional radiation safety regulations.
• Support site monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and inspections with accurate and timely documentation.
• Serve as liaison among investigators, study staff, sponsors, CROs, and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in team meetings, protocol training, and cross-functional coordination to support smooth trial operations.
• Support internal policy & procedure updates with the Senior Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with participants, investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in clinical research or human subjects research required.
• 3 years of experience in healthcare, direct patient care preferred.
• Prior experience in oncology, radiology, or related research preferred.
• Phlebotomy/basic laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with PET imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, or nuclear medicine research strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and IRB requirements required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare administration, or a related field required; Advanced degree preferred.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with electronic health records, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and Microsoft Office.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certification in shipping and handling of specimens within 30 days of hire required.
• SOCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP/CCRC) preferred.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.