Clinical Research Coordinator - Level 1

Accellacare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible optional benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Knoxville is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage study protocols, ensure safety of volunteers, and conduct recruitment efforts. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in clinical research and a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences. The role also offers competitive salary and benefits focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience in a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent planning skills.
• Motivated about a career in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical requirements of study protocols and maintain accurate logs.
• Obtain training on drug administration and maintain knowledge of study drugs.
• Actively recruit suitable patient participants for studies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Motivated for a career in clinical research

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field

Job description

Overview

Clinical Research Coordinator - Level 1 (CRC Level I) – Onsite

Location: 1200 Merchant Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912. This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network. The CRC ensures the safety of volunteers, promotes Accellacare services, and coordinates study activities to meet protocol requirements. The CRC will recruit suitable participants and support sponsor representatives, coordinating and completing study tasks as defined by the protocol.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform technical and clinical requirements of study protocols (e.g., venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs, ECGs, IV infusions, infusion pump operations, monitoring, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep screening, injections, and other protocol-specific procedures).
• Attend investigator meetings and site initiation/coordinator meetings to obtain training on drug preparation/administration and protocol knowledge with a focus on clinical procedures.
• Obtain knowledge about study drugs, with emphasis on injections or IV medications; monitor for complications related to administration.
• Maintain accurate dispensing logs (including lot number, treatment type, and third-party handling information).
• Document laboratory data and adverse reactions; notify investigators, sponsors, and the Institutional Review Board of any unexpected or serious events as indicated.
• Assist other staff as needed and align with research priorities.
• Actively recruit and promote our service to suitable patient participants and allocate time each week for recruitment efforts.
• Promote the site with monitors and internal contacts for future trials.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner, perform prompt data entry, and collaborate with monitors during on-site visits.
• Prepare study documentation for sponsor or FDA audits and assist during the audit.
• Order clinical supplies and manage protocol-specific rescue drugs; monitor code/crash cart and AED documentation.
• Monitor temperatures and storage conditions for refrigerators, freezers, and investigational product storage; communicate procedures to staff and sponsors.
• Maintain knowledge of temperature monitoring devices and lab specimen handling; provide guidance on monitoring practices.
• Maintain packaging/shipping certification for specimens on dry ice; stay updated on lab procedures to support workflow.
• Serve as the OSHA Representative for the site, including immunization records management and administering vaccines as needed.
• Perform equipment calibration when required and maintain calibration records.
• Support training and professional development of site staff as needed.

Your Profile

• 1+ years of work experience in a clinical research or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Motivated about a career in clinical research
• Excellent time management and planning skills with an organized approach to work
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field

What ICON Can Offer You

ICON’s success depends on the quality of our people. We’ve built a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, ICON offers a range of benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings
• Global Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour access to a global network of professionals
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits (e.g., childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, etc.)

ICON is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform essential job functions, please let us know.

Interested in the role? We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every listed requirement.

Are you a current ICON employee? Please apply through the internal portal.