Clinical Research Coordinator - Training

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching up to 5%

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator – Training to develop and maintain study training programs across trials, spanning onboarding, protocol-specific plans, and ongoing staff education. You will work with leadership and teams to ensure readiness, compliance, and high-quality, participant-centered research.

The role involves direct participant interaction, training optimization, and collaboration with investigators to support regulatory adherence and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health/science field.
• 1-3 years Human Research.
• 1-3 years Laboratory or clinical experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies per Good Clinical Practices and SOPs.
• Prepare and review Case Report Forms and data entry.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens and manage supplies.
• Screen, recruit, and enroll participants per eligibility criteria.
• Ensure ethical conduct and accurate, complete data documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and study staff.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/science

Job description

Location:Avera Research Institute-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$24.00 - $36.50Position HighlightsThe Clinical Research Coordinator – Training develops, coordinates, and maintains training activities for all study types at the research location, including clinical trials, longitudinal studies, and community-based research. This role designs and delivers standardized onboarding, role-specific learning pathways, protocol- and study-specific training plans, and ongoing education to support staff readiness, regulatory compliance, and consistent research operations. Working closely with research leadership, study teams, regulatory and compliance teams, and external collaborators, the coordinator identifies training needs, maintains audit-ready training documentation, supports competency assessment, and refines training processes based on feedback, quality outcomes, and evolving study requirements. This position serves as a central resource for research training, helping ensure staff are prepared, confident, and equipped to conduct high-quality, participant-centered research. In addition, a portion of this role involves working directly with research participants to support accurate, timely, and participant-centered study activities.Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below:Avera Research InstituteYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAn advanced position that contributes to the overall operations of one or more research studies. The CRC is responsible for implementation of the study protocol, recruitment plan, study visits, data, study assessments, and other tasks outlined in the protocol. This position requires close collaboration with the study team and investigator to ensure safe and compliant research procedures and follow-up per the established research protocol. This position will work directly with research participants, physicians, nurses, community stakeholders, and health/social service organizations. This position has opportunities for ongoing learning and contribution to research that is focused on improving health and wellbeing of individuals and the community. This position may include travel.What you will doCoordinates research studies per Good Clinical Practices guidelines, FDA regulations, and approved protocols.Understands and adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ability to develop or improve SOPs, help guides, and other team resources.Acquires detailed knowledge of assigned research protocols and ability to conduct study required processes, procedures, and assessments. Ability to prepare, utilize, and review Case Report Forms. Collects and manages data, Case Report Forms, and timely entry into the electronic data capture system.Collects and assists with processing all laboratory specimens to include centrifuging, separating, measuring, storing, shipping, and distributing to appropriate testing areas. Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and study kits.Screens, recruits, and enrolls study participants using study’s eligibility criteria. Preforms the informed consent, answering all participant questions, and obtaining appropriate sign-off.Ensures the adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials in order to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.Ensures validity of research results by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete data documentation, reporting deviations, violations, and serious adverse events.Develops relationships with referring physicians, clinical staff, and ancillary departments to facilitate compliance with and accrual to clinical trials.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Bachelor's From a four year college or university within the health and science fieldPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years Human Research1-3 years Laboratory or clinicalExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].