Clinical Trials Coordinator: Drive Breakthrough Research

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to evaluate, initiate, and maintain activities for clinical trials. You will coordinate with sponsors, the PI, and the study team to ensure protocol adherence and patient care needs are met.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of clinical research experience (ACRP/SOCRA preferred) and BLS certification; Epic proficiency, strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of relevant research experience in a clinical setting, or 2 years with ACRP or SOCRA certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Organizes strategies for recruiting study participants and screening eligibility.
• Coordinates participant activity and serves as liaison between participants and Principal Investigator.
• Reports adverse events and conducts informed consent.
• Arranges tests and procedures per protocol and reports results.
• Performs clinical lab activities and maintains study supplies.
• Maintains sponsor communications and supports study documentation.
• Completes data entry and supports data coordinators across systems.
• Complies with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and privacy standards.
• Travel between facilities and flexible/on-call work as needed.

Skills

Clinical research

ICH guidelines

Epic

Communication

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Travel flexibility

Tools

Epic

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to evaluate, initiate, and maintain activities for clinical trials. You will coordinate with sponsors, the PI, and the study team to ensure protocol adherence and patient care needs are met.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–3 years of clinical research experience (ACRP/SOCRA preferred) and BLS certification; Epic proficiency, strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential.