Clinical Research Coordinator 1

ICON Clinical Research; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme /

Life assurance

Flexible country-specific benefits

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 for 100% onsite work at Accellacare in Nashville, TN. You will coordinate study procedures, manage data and documentation, and support sponsor communication and recruitment efforts to meet study milestones.

The role focuses on patient safety, protocol adherence, and proactive engagement with monitors, investigators, and site staff. A Bachelor's degree in life sciences and 1+ year of clinical research experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong attention to detail and organized approach to work
• Motivated about a career in clinical research and proactive in learning

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and technical requirements per study protocol (venipuncture, vital signs, specimen handling)
• Attend investigator meetings and site initiation visits for training
• Maintain accurate study documentation and logs, report adverse events as required
• Recruit and promote the service to suitable participants and sponsor representatives
• Coordinate supplies, shipping, and specimen handling with proper documentation
• Assist with sponsor or FDA audits and respond to queries in a timely manner

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Motivation for clinical research

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Nashville, TN (Onsite)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to join ICON’s Accellacare team. The CRC ensures the safety of our volunteers, promotes the mission of Accellacare, and strives to meet and exceed study priorities. This individual is responsible for recruiting and promoting our service to suitable participants and sponsor representatives. Additionally, the CRC will perform tasks required to coordinate and complete a study according to the protocol.

This role is with Accellacare (https://www.accellacare.com/about) , part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

Location: 100% Onsite at Accellacare (5653 Frist Blvd., Ste. 239, Hermitage, TN 37076)

Hours : Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm (no weekends or holidays)

What you will be doing:

• Performing technical and clinical requirements of study protocols, i.e., venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs, electrocardiograms, IV infusions, IV pump operations, Holtor monitoring, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, injections (IM or SQ) or any procedure necessary for the protocol as ordered by the investigator.
• Attending investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and coordinator meetings to obtain training on drug preparation and administration and general knowledge about a protocol with a focus on clinical procedures.
• Obtaining knowledge about the study drugs with an emphasis on injection or intravenous infusion medications.
• Monitoring for possible complications with the administration of study drugs with an emphasis on injections or intravenous infusions.
• Maintaining accurate dispensing logs, separate from those of the coordinator, to include such information as lot number, drug vs. placebo, and information about the third party mixer or un-blinded mixer/preparer of medication.
• Documenting laboratory data and adverse reactions, and immediately notifying investigators, sponsors and the Institutional Review Board, if indicated, of any unexpected or serious events.
• Assisting other staff members as determined by the needs and priorities of the research organization and as time and abilities permit.
• Actively recruiting and effectively selling our service to suitable patient participants for clinical trials with set time allotted each week for recruitment efforts.
• Proactively promoting the site with monitors and in-house contacts for future trials.
• Responding to queries in a timely manner, prompt data entry and working with the monitor during on-site visits are examples of pro-active behaviors.
• Preparing study documentation in the event of a sponsor or FDA audit and assisting the auditor for the duration of the audit.
• Ordering clinical supplies, as well as ordering, storing and monitoring of protocol specific rescue drugs and maintaining scheduled assessment of the code/crash cart and AED including maintaining proper documentation for both.
• Monitoring and maintaining refrigerators, freezer units and investigational product storage temperatures for safety and stability.
• Obtaining and maintaining knowledge in regards to temperature monitoring devices and procedures for lab specimens and investigational products and providing detailed information to all staff and sponsors in regards to how temperatures are monitored and maintained.
• Maintaining certification for packaging and shipping specimens on dry ice, as well as maintaining and updating knowledge of lab procedures to assist with work flow.
• Acting as the OSHA Representative for the site which would include but not be limited to; maintaining employee immunization records, obtaining vaccines when necessary for site or PMG and administering vaccines to staff.
• Performing equipment calibration when needed, if not performed by the lab coordinator or outside service and maintaining equipment calibration records.
• Supporting training and additional development of clinical skills for site staff as needed

Your Profile:

• 1+ years of work experience in a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivated about a career in clinical research
• Excellent time management and planning skills with an organized approach to work
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or other related field

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations)