Clinical Research Coordinator - Mercy STL - Full Time

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Mercy Research in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, study coordination, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

The CRC will collaborate with sponsors, CROs, physicians, and clinical staff, ensuring studies follow protocol and Mercy standards while supporting patient care and research integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of clinical, medical, biotechnology, or related experience.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and EMR.
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study activities from start-up through completion.
• Schedule and manage participant visits and study procedures.
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and investigational product inventories.
• Screen, enroll, consent, and educate research participants.
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events or protocol concerns.
• Build positive relationships with participants while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate research data and study records.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Serve as a liaison between Mercy Research, sponsors, CROs, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Assist with training and mentoring research staff and new team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

ICH/GCP knowledge

EMR familiarity

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Health or Science-related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for coordination of research studies conducted by Mercy Research. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks related to clinical trials and performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to: volunteer recruitment, drug/device/supply inventory maintenance, interaction with physicians, nurses, office staff, patients, and clinical monitors. Duties also include the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data while following local, state and federal regulations. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist in training and preceptor duties. The study load and complexity will increase from the Associate Clinical Research Coordinator responsibility, thereby increasing the overall number of enrollments and visits. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with communication and relationship building with sponsors and CROs.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Clinical Research Coordinator

Onsite position

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for coordinating clinical research studies conducted through Mercy Research. This role manages the day-to-day operations of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, study coordination, data collection, regulatory compliance, and communication with sponsors, physicians, patients, and research staff.

The Clinical Research Coordinator ensures studies are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards while supporting the advancement of clinical research and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Coordination

• Coordinate study activities from start-up through completion.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned protocols and ensure adherence to study requirements.
• Schedule and manage participant visits and study procedures.
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and investigational product inventories.

Patient Recruitment & Care

• Screen, enroll, consent, and educate research participants.
• Monitor participant safety and report adverse events or protocol concerns.
• Build positive relationships with participants while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Data Management & Compliance

• Collect, document, and maintain accurate research data and study records.
• Complete source documentation and case report forms in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Support quality assurance and audit activities.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a liaison between Mercy Research, sponsors, CROs, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Assist with training and mentoring research staff and new team members.
• Support research recruitment initiatives and community outreach efforts.
• Attend investigator meetings and study-related trainings as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of clinical, medical, biotechnology, laboratory, or related experience.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Health or Science-related field.
• Three or more years of clinical research experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and perform repetitive movements as needed.

Why Mercy Research?

Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical research. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you'll play a key role in advancing medical discoveries while helping patients gain access to cutting-edge treatments and therapies.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.