Clinical Research Coordinator I

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) with company-match

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Velocity Clinical Research, Inc. seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to conduct and manage trials in line with protocol, GCP and Velocity SOPs. You will handle startup, vendor management, recruitment, data collection, and regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes patient safety, timely data entry, and effective communication with sponsors, CROs, and the study team. A clinical environment requiring organization and adaptability is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/associate/high school with related experience in life sciences.
• Phlebotomy and IM dose administration may be required by state law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication.
• English language proficiency, written and spoken.
• Ability to multi-task and follow written guidelines.
• Professional, reliable and team-oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage clinical trials per protocol, GCP, and SOPs.
• Coordinate startup, vendor management, recruitment, and visits.
• Collect regulatory documents and ensure timely data entry and query resolution.
• Manage adverse events reporting and protocol amendments.
• Communicate professionally with sponsors, CROs, and staff.
• Document and transfer data to sponsor data capture systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and sponsor information.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to velocity SOPs.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents to sponsors and IRBs.
• Evaluate potential subjects via phone and in-person prescreens.
• Execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team.
• Understand timelines, endpoints, and vendor needs for each protocol.
• Perform site clinical duties (phlebotomy, drug prep, ECG, etc.).
• Promote diversity and cultural sensitivity in interactions.

Skills

Medical terminology

MS Office

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year life science experience

Associate's degree + 2 years life science experience

High school diploma or technical degree + 3 years life science experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fax

Copier

Multi-line telephone

Job description

Overview

Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.

As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.

The Clinical Research Coodinator I conducts and manages clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol,GCP, and Velocity’s SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
• Coordinate, with supervision, assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management, subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training, collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing, and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
• Implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects, sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
• Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems, and resolving queries
• Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
• Ensure patient safety is upheld and all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
• Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
• Create, collect, and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations, and IRB requirements.
• Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person prescreens.
• Execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
• Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
• Perform clinical duties (e.g. drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG, lab processing) within scope
• Promote respect for cultural diversity and conventions with all individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience in the life science industry OR
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience in the life science industry OR
• High School Graduate and/or technical degre with minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the life science industry

• Phlebotomy if applicable and required by state law
• Intramuscular dose administration and preparation if applicable and required by state law

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
• Demonstrated bility to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to follow written guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with some guidance
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
• Must be detail oriented
• Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
• Proficient ability to accept individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrate professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.

• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Travel locally and nationally
• Communicate in person and by a telephone
• Limited walking required
• Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds

NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.