CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

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

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Texas is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator III to manage clinical projects, coordinate data collection, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports Principal Investigators and oversees study documentation, quality control, and patient safety in a hospital-research setting.

You will recruit participants, monitor enrollment, prepare IRB submissions, and collaborate with sponsors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate source documentation and forms per protocol.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects and monitors enrollment goals.
• Submits IRB and regulatory documents to obtain approvals; drafts sponsor communications.
• Plans and reviews goals and requirements of new protocols and coordinates initiation.
• Develops education materials and training for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9237

Working Title

Working Title CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR III

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department School of Medicine / MDOISU Oncology

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

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.
• 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

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 12/07/2026

Grant Funded Position

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.