Clinical Research Coordinator I - Biobank & Specimens

Meharry Medical College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meharry Medical College seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to manage specimen collection, processing, and shipment while ensuring compliance with IRB, FDA, HIPAA and GCP guidelines. The role includes budgeting, data management, and coordination with physicians and nurses in a laboratory setting.

The CRC I will perform venipunctures, vital signs, and protocol procedures, maintain records, and assist with IRB submissions. Strong team orientation and attention to biosafety are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited discipline specific program and licensed as phlebotomist/lab technician in Tennessee.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field required.
• 60 months experience in patient care or research setting (clinical research preferred).
• Completion of Human Subjects Protection & Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training within 30 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through interviews and medical records reviews.
• Maintain study activity records including case report forms and regulatory documents.
• Assist with budgets, revenue, expenses, invoices, and related accounting.
• Review, analyzes and negotiates lab budgets and contracts with sponsors under PI guidance.
• Perform protocol procedures e.g., vital signs, venipunctures, and subject interviews.
• Direct specimen requisition, collection, labeling, and shipment.
• Monitor activities for compliance with protocols and regulatory polices.
• Schedule subjects for appointments and procedures as required.
• Prepare IRB submissions and manage communications with IRB.

Skills

Clinical research

IRB compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Phlebotomy

Budgeting & accounting

Data entry accuracy

Team oriented

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Licensed phlebotomist (Tennessee)

GCP / Good Clinical Practice training

Tools

REDCap

LIMS

EMR systems

Job description

Meharry Medical College seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I to manage specimen collection, processing, and shipment while ensuring compliance with IRB, FDA, HIPAA and GCP guidelines. The role includes budgeting, data management, and coordination with physicians and nurses in a laboratory setting.

The CRC I will perform venipunctures, vital signs, and protocol procedures, maintain records, and assist with IRB submissions. Strong team orientation and attention to biosafety are essential.