Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Hawthorne Health; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to serve as the site lead in Gadsden, AL, coordinating day-to-day trial activities, investigator relations, patient flow, regulatory support, and study operations to ensure smooth execution.

The position averages 32–40 hours per week with a flexible mix of remote and on-site work, backed by a centralized operations team to support recruitment, quality, and compliance across trials.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred or demonstrated venipuncture competency.
• Strong understanding of regulatory documentation and data management.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate all site-based clinical trial activities.
• Perform phlebotomy following clinical and safety protocols.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants per criteria.
• Schedule and conduct study visits per protocol requirements.
• Collect, process, and ship biological samples per guidelines.
• Maintain study documentation and regulatory binders, informed consent forms.
• Enter data accurately into EDC systems.
• Communicate with sponsors, monitors, and team members.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, and IRB regulations.
• Assist in monitoring visits and audit preparation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

EDC systems

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Tools

EDC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.

About the Position

This role is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator who is excited by the idea of helping build and grow one of our newer sites located in Gadsden, AL.

This opportunity is expected to average approximately 32-40 hours per week and offers a flexible mix of remote and on-site responsibilities based on clinical trial activity and site needs.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, adaptable, and eager to make a direct impact on the site’s success and long-term growth. As the primary CRC and operational lead for the site, this individual will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities, including investigator coordination, sponsor communication, patient flow, study inventory, regulatory support, and overall site operations.

While this role offers strong ownership and leadership opportunities at the site level, you’ll also be supported by an experienced centralized operations team with expertise across patient recruitment, regulatory, quality, project management, and clinical operations to help ensure the site’s continued success and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate all aspects of clinical trial activities at the site.
• Performphlebotomy on patients, following proper clinical and safety protocols.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Schedule and conduct study visits, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements.
• Accurately collect, process, and ship biological samples per study-specific guidelines.
• Complete and maintain study documentation, including source documents, regulatory binders, and informed consent forms.
• Perform timely and accuratedata entryinto electronic data capture systems (EDC).
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, monitors, and other research team members.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, and IRB regulations.
• Assist in monitoring visits and audit preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, in a similar environment.
• Phlebotomy certification, preferred OR demonstrated competency in venipuncture(pediatric and adult required).
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory documentation, and data management.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with patients and clinical staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
• CPR certification preferred.

$25 - $35 an hour

Hawthorne Health is transforming the clinical trial landscape through an innovative site model that integrates research into community-based settings like local pharmacies. By meeting patients where they already receive care, we are improving access, strengthening trust, and driving more inclusive and efficient trials.

We welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals interested in being part of this evolving model.