Clinical Research Coordinator: Patient-Centric Trial Ops

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 1,200 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support to the Principal Investigator and study team across the full lifecycle of clinical studies at an academic medical center. You will identify eligible patients, coordinate enrollment, manage study documentation, and ensure regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication as you interface

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3+ years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Familiarity with IRB/HRPP processes and GCP standards.
• Experience with EMR workflows, REDCap and CTMS.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify eligible patients for studies and coordinate recruitment.
• Coordinate study visits, screenings, and participant communications.
• Prepare and organize regulatory documents and IRB materials.
• Collect and manage study data with source documents.
• Support startup activities, timelines, and sponsor communications.
• Ensure compliance with GCP and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with PI, clinical teams, and sponsors.

Skills

IRB processes

GCP compliance

EMR workflows

REDCap

CTMS

Sponsor communication

Healthcare research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support to the Principal Investigator and study team across the full lifecycle of clinical studies at an academic medical center. You will identify eligible patients, coordinate enrollment, manage study documentation, and ensure regulatory readiness.

The role requires strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent communication as you interface