Clinical Trials Coordinator

csusystem; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University in Fort Collins is seeking a Clinical Trials Coordinator for the Flint Animal Cancer Center. This in-person role manages protocol compliance, assists in patient recruitment, and handles study-related administrative tasks across multiple trials.

The successful candidate will maintain study binders, enter data into online systems, coordinate shipments, and support trial staff and investigators. A biology-related degree and hands-on lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Biology or a closely related field.
• Associate degree with 2 years of related experience.
• More than three years of experience as a veterinary technician or in human clinical trials.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting processing samples (plasma, serum, PBMCs, etc.).
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure protocol compliance for all patients enrolled in clinical trials, including data quality checks, sample collection/processing/shipment, and maintenance of patient study records.
• Maintain knowledge of protocols of all clinical trials open for enrollment.
• Perform study-related administrative tasks such as drug inventory, budget tracking, scheduling, and updating enrollment rosters, and assembling patient binders.
• Assist in clinical trial participant enrollment, including eligibility assessment and informed consent.
• Provide assistance to clinical trials technicians as needed.

Education

BS degree in Biology or closely related field

Associate degree with 2 years of related experience

More than three years of experience as a veterinary technician or in human clinical trials

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Clinical Sciences mission is to assure the health and productivity of animals to meet societal needs through high quality educational programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence, and to advance and disseminate comparative biomedical knowledge in an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Position summary:

The Flint Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University is seeking applications to fill the position of Clinical Trials Coordinator. This position will manage protocol compliance for all enrolled clinical trials patients, assist in patient recruitment, provide assistance to the Clinical Trials Technician such as patient receiving, collecting samples and data entry, and perform various study-related administrative tasks such as shipping lab supply ordering and updating clinical trials patient rosters. This person is also responsible for maintaining study binders for all patients enrolled into clinical trials and ensuring that they are complete, as well as entering information into online data capture systems for clinical trials. This position is fully in-person.

Full consideration date:

The posting will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by September 7, 2026 at 11:59PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

• Ensure protocol compliance for all patients enrolled in clinical trials including internal monitoring of clinical trial data for quality and accuracy, sample collection/processing/shipment, and maintenance of patient study records.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of protocols of all clinical trials that are open for enrollment.
• Completion of other administrative tasks as needed such as study drug inventory, study budget tracking, scheduling appointments for trials patients, updating the clinical trials patient enrollment roster, assembling patient binders, communications with Principal Investigators at CSU and other collaborating study sites, etc.
• Assist in clinical trial participant enrollment, including assessment of eligibility criteria and obtaining owner informed consent.
• Provide assistance to clinical trials technicians as needed.

Supervision:

None

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Biology or closely related field.
• Associate degree with 2 years of related experience.
• More than three years of experience as a veterinary technician or in human clinical trials.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting processing samples such as plasma, serum, peripheral blood mononuclear cells, etc.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in clinical trials-related research, and excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in clinical trials.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent