CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III in McAllen, Texas to manage clinical research projects for Principal Investigators and coordinate data collection per protocol.

You will oversee source documentation, patient recruitment, IRB submissions, study startup, and QA, while training staff and maintaining GCP compliance across multiple studies in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Two years of clinical research experience in a relevant specialty area.
• CCR P/ACRP certification or eligible to test.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and gather patient data per study protocol.
• Prepare IRB/regulatory documents under PI guidance.
• Develop SOPs and training materials for staff.
• Monitor enrollment and QA of study procedures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years clinical research experience

CCRP/ACRP certification or eligible

Job description

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

Location: McAllen, Texas

Department: School of Medicine / MDOISU Oncology

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:

Manages clinical research projects for Principal Investigators (PI) by coordinating and gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol, and to provide complex research administrative duties in support of the study to ensure compliance with regulations.

Description of Duties:

• Ensures and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, and reconciling study drug accountability, monitors documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary; mentors all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment.
• Under the direction of the PI, supervises and assists with the preparation and submission of all Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Regulatory Documents to obtain final approval and may draft various communications with sponsor.
• Conducts reviews of ongoing studies and oversees quality assurance of current protocols; maintains a productive working relationship with the study monitor.
• Provides team coordination, communication, training, and quality control. Develops standard operating procedures, compliance forms, and tracking documents.
• Attends and participates in Investigator meetings.
• Applies knowledge in contributing to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities and/or other regulatory activities.
• Plans and reviews goals and requirements of any new protocols and coordinates study initiation.
• Develops and provides education materials and training to patients, family members, and clinical staff to assure patient safety and adherence controls.
• Assesses staffing needs based upon current research activity and implements changes in staffing as needed.
• Coordinates with other clinical research staff to plan and design source documentation for protocol.
• Develops and ensures proper procedures for study specific laboratory collection and storage.
• Precepts new clinical research staff and educates research staff regarding scientific aspects or studies.
• Elicits relevant data from sources outside of the hospital or clinic.
• Monitors participants labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.
• Assists PI in budget development/invoicing; may monitor accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical
Research Professionals (ACRP), or eligible to test.

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of job-related clinical research experience in a relevant specialty clinical research area or other closely related clinical experience.

Preferred Experience:

Experience obtained in a healthcare setting.

Equipment:

Use of standard medical/office/research equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Healthcare/research environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.

Other:

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a highly matrixed environment with multiple departments and stakeholders. Extensive knowledge of best clinical research practices, techniques, and standards.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

12/07/2026

Grant Funded Position:

Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

05/31/2029

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number

Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
[phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.