Clinical Research Coordinator I/II

Benaroya Research Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO: holidays and vacation

Educational assistance

Transit benefits (Orca)

Job summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator I/II at Benaroya Research Institute supports clinical studies within the Center for Interventional Immunology, contributing to translational research focused on immune-mediated diseases. This role collaborates with investigators to execute studies on immune mechanisms and therapies in autoimmune diseases.

The position involves participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and regulatory compliance, and is not a lab-based role.

Qualifications

• Experience with FDA/ICH/GCP/HIPAA/IRB requirements in clinical studies.
• Experience supporting participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and participant safety.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic patient care procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with clinical equipment such as centrifuge and EKG preferred.
• Licensure as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist or MA–Registered may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical study visits, including scheduling and procedures.
• Recruit, screen and enroll participants with informed consent and medical history.
• Collect and document clinical data, including vital signs and questionnaires.
• Perform or support specimen collection and processing per protocol and licensure.
• Maintain source documentation and case report forms per study requirements.
• Support regulatory activities, including study files, submissions and audit readiness.

Skills

Clinical research regulations

Participant recruitment

Data collection

Protocol compliance

HIPAA/IRB familiarity

Medical terminology

Organization and detail

Regulatory documentation

Communication with investigators

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or MA–Registered licensure (may be obtained after hire)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Centrifuge

EKG

Job description

The Clinical Research Coordinator I/II supports clinical studies within the Center for Interventional Immunology (CII), contributing to translational research focused on immune-mediated diseases. This role will work closely with investigators to execute clinical research studies investigating immune mechanisms and therapeutic interventions in autoimmune diseases.

This position is responsible for participant recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and regulatory compliance. It is not a lab-based role.

This position may be filled at the Clinical Research Coordinator I or II level, depending on experience. Candidates with prior clinical research experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct clinical research study visits, including scheduling, participant interaction, and protocol-required procedures
• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants, including obtaining informed consent and collecting medical history
• Collect and document clinical data, including vital signs, questionnaires, and study-related assessments
• Perform or support specimen collection and processing (e.g., blood draws, centrifugation) in accordance with protocol and licensure
• Maintain accurate and complete source documentation and case report forms in compliance with study requirements
• Support regulatory activities, including maintaining study files, preparing submissions, and ensuring audit readiness

  Clinical Research Coordinator I

  • Support study start-up activities and day-to-day coordination under guidance
  • Assist with recruitment strategies and participant tracking
  • Learn and apply clinical research regulations, processes, and protocol requirements
  • Escalate issues related to protocol deviations, participant safety, or data quality

  Clinical Research Coordinator II

  • Independently manage one or more studies or complex study components
  • Lead study start-up activities, including protocol implementation and site preparation
  • Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies
  • Ensure high-level oversight of data quality, regulatory compliance, and study timelines
  • Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement process improvements
  • May train or provide guidance to junior staff or new team members

  Qualifications

  Core qualifications

  • Knowledge of clinical research practices, regulations, and terminology, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
  • Experience supporting clinical research activities such as participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and regulatory documentation
  • Ability to ensure protocol compliance, data quality, and participant safety
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and basic patient care procedures
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of participant data and study records
  • Experience with clinical equipment (e.g., centrifuge, EKG) preferred
  • Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant–Registered licensure required (may be obtained after hire)

  Clinical Research Coordinator I

  • Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in clinical research, healthcare, or a related field
  • Works under close to moderate supervision
  • Supports study coordination activities across one or more protocols
  • Developing knowledge of regulatory requirements, study procedures, and clinical trial operations

  Clinical Research Coordinator II

  • Minimum 2+ years of clinical research experience with direct study coordination responsibilities
  • Ability to independently manage studies or complex study components
  • Experience with more complex protocols (e.g., multiple sites, investigational products, or early-phase trials)
  • Strong working knowledge of regulatory processes and compliance requirements
  • May provide guidance or informal mentorship to junior staff

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience working with autoimmune disease or immunology-focused studies
  • Prior experience with investigational product or test article handling
  • Experience preparing for audits or monitoring visits
  • Interest in process improvement and clinical research operations

  Compensation

  • Clinical Research Coordinator I - $25.66 to $37.21 hourly
  • Clinical Research Coordinator II - $30.00 to $44.69 hourly

  Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
  • PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
  • Employee assistance program
  • Educational assistance program
  • Subsidized ORCA pass
  • Wellness benefits
  • Voluntary benefits

  About Us

  The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience.

  The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.

  BRI is an independent, nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation, and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

  Because together, we are powering possibility.

  To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Threads , LinkedIn , Bluesky and YouTube.

  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. If you need an accommodation or assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6547 or email

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