Clinical Research Coordinator I

Meharry Medical College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to manage specimen collection, processing, shipping, and tracking for the T4C initiative. Responsibilities include maintaining study records, performing venipunctures, and ensuring regulatory compliance under IRB, FDA and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires knowledge of biospecimen handling, LIMS experience, and the ability to work in a team while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced clinical research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field is required.
• A current phlebotomy license is preferred in Tennessee.
• Experience with clinical research and regulatory concepts is expected.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, GCP, IRB processes advisable.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility of potential subjects via interviews and medical record reviews.
• Maintain study activity records including CRFs and regulatory forms.
• Perform venipunctures and collect specimens per protocol.
• Coordinate specimen labeling, storage, and shipment following IATA guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with protocols and regulatory policies; assist IRB submissions.

Skills

Clinical research knowledge

Proficient with PC

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Under stress adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Licensed phlebotomist (preferred)

Tools

REDCap

EMR/CTMS/LIMS

IATA shipping knowledge

Job description

The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) will be responsible for specimen collection, processing, shipping, and tracking for T4C initiative. The CRC I will be responsible for inventory and keeping the lab clean and orderly at all times. He/she will use lab equipment and supplies according to standard biosafety guidelines, study protocols and Meharry regulations. Independently able to access regulations governing the protection of human subjects- IRB, FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH and HIPAA guidelines and apply regulations in practice.Job DescriptionEssential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses.Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, consenting research subjects, or regulatory forms.Performs standard accounting functions, monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness; prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expenses, invoices, and other accounting documents. Assist with reviews, analyzes and negotiates lab research budgets and contracts with sponsors under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Associate Director.Performs specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing venipunctures. Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.Schedules subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study protocols. Informs patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.Assists with preparing IRB submissions, protocol revisions, and renewals as needed, and maintains copies of all IRB communications delegated by the Principal Investigator.Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Must possess a good working knowledge of basic clinical research practices.Must be proficient with personal computer.Ability to utilize keen judgment in evaluating information.Ability to numerically and accurately enter and calculate test results in an electronic database.Ability to work in a stressful environment.Must be team oriented.Accepts constructive criticism without issues.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:Knowledge of biospecimen collection, processing, labeling, aliquoting, storage, and shipmentKnowledge of biobanking principles and specimen chain-of-custody proceduresFamiliarity with clinical laboratory operations and quality assurance practicesUnderstanding of human subject protection regulations, HIPAA, and FDA regulationsFamiliarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Experience handling blood, urine, saliva, and other human biological specimensKnowledge of centrifugation, pipetting, specimen processing, freezer inventory management, and cold-chain requirementsEducation and Experience Required:Graduated from an accredited discipline specific program and licensed as phlebotomist/lab technician in the state of Tennessee. 60 months experience in a patient care or research setting required (clinical research experience preferred).A Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field. Licensed phlebotomist preferred.Education and Experience Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years of experience in clinical research, translational research, or biomedical laboratory researchExperience processing and handling human biological specimensExperience supporting observational studies, clinical trials, or biobank researchExperience with specimen shipping in accordance with IATA regulationsExperience with freezer inventory management and temperature monitoring systemsExperience with REDCap, electronic medical records (EMR), CTMS, or laboratory information systemsLicensure, Certification or Registration Required:Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)Completion of Human Subjects Protection & Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training within 30 days of hireCompletion of required institutional compliance training (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, Bloodborne Pathogens)Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping CertificationCurrent CPR/BLS certificationVenipuncture certification or documented competency in specimen collectionEqual Employment Opportunity StatementMeharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.***This position is funded through a grant and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Employment in this role is expected to continue for the duration of the grant period, subject to satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding. While the organization intends to maintain this position for the full grant term, employment may end or be modified if grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or otherwise unavailable.