Clinical Research Coordinator

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Research Professional to coordinate and execute clinical trials within the Research department.

This full-time role supports investigators and sponsors, managing participant experience from recruitment through monitoring, and ensuring patient safety through prompt handling of adverse events. The position emphasizes IRB compliance, regulatory recordkeeping, and timely communication with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Certification in research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute clinical trials with primary investigators and sponsors.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Participant recruitment

Regulatory compliance

IRB knowledge

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years related experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
• Department: Research
• Schedule: Full-time |8:00am-5:00pm
• #servewithheartatascension

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center
• Department: Research
• Schedule: Full-time |8:00am-5:00pm
• #servewithheartatascension

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate and execute clinical trials alongside primary investigators, sponsors and research teams to advance project protocols efficiently.
• Manage participant end-to-end experience, including recruitment, selection, scheduling and ongoing monitoring, while handling adverse events promptly to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain rigorous IRB compliance by preparing protocols, maintaining regulatory records and leading audit readiness to safeguard research integrity.
• Drive project timelines and reporting by tracking milestone progress and communicating key updates to keep clinical teams aligned and informed.
• Develop departmental communications and educational materials that raise visibility for research initiatives and engage prospective study participants.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in Research Professional preferred.
• Research Professional preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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