Research Coordinator

TEKsystems; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support research studies and ensure a positive participant experience. This role blends patient interaction with data management and administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will learn study protocols, assist with consent, manage documents, enter data, and collaborate with physicians and research staff. This contract-to-hire onsite position offers training, growth, and opportunities in clinical

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a patient-facing healthcare role.
• Medical Assistant background or certification is preferred.
• Experience working in clinical or research settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Present studies to eligible patients and obtain informed consent.
• Learn and follow study protocols and requirements.
• Track patient information and study documents accurately.
• Enter data across systems and databases.
• Organize research information for leadership and teams.
• Monitor study metrics and maintain tracking tools.

Skills

1+ year healthcare experience

Medical Assistant

Patient Access Representative

Scheduler

Medical Records

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Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator

Are you looking to grow your healthcare career beyond direct patient care and into the exciting world of clinical research? We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Clinical Research Coordinator to join a leading specialty healthcare organization. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals who enjoy working with patients while developing valuable research, data management, and administrative skills.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting clinical research studies and ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout the research process. This position offers a blend of patient interaction and administrative responsibilities.

• Present research studies to eligible patients and obtain informed consent
• Learn and understand study protocols, procedures, and research requirements
• Track and maintain patient information, study documents, and research records
• Perform accurate and timely data entry across multiple systems and databases
• Compile and organize research information for leadership and research teams
• Monitor key study metrics and maintain research tracking tools, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with study guidelines
• Collaborate with physicians, research staff, and healthcare professionals to support ongoing studies

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a patient-facing healthcare role
• Medical Assistant
• Patient Access Representative
• Scheduler
• Medical Records Specialist
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant background
• Interest in transitioning into a more administrative or research-focused healthcare role
• Exposure to clinical research environments

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Comprehensive training program with significant support during your first several months
• Opportunity to break into the growing clinical research field
• Strong career development and advancement potential
• Learn valuable research, compliance, and healthcare operations skills
• Work alongside experienced healthcare and research professionals
• Combination of patient interaction and administrative responsibilities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Modern healthcare facilities and professional work setting

Work Schedule

• Full-time, onsite position
• 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Flexibility to work any shift within operating hours is required

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakewood, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakewood, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.