Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Details

• Employment Type: 1 year contract with possibilities of extension
• Location: Rochester, MN
• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, Rochester, MN
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Hours: Flexible start and end times between approximately 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research operations and study coordination in a healthcare research environment. Working under the direction of a principal investigator or supervisor, this role assists with participant recruitment, scheduling, research data collection, documentation, and regulatory activities.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, a patient-focused approach, and the ability to manage administrative tasks accurately while supporting multiple research activities. Candidates with clinical research, healthcare, patient-facing, or customer service experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-therapeutic clinical research studies, including minimal-risk studies, surveys, and chart reviews, under the direction of a principal investigator or supervisor.
• Assist with more complex clinical research studies as directed by the research team.
• Screen, recruit, and enroll research participants according to study requirements.
• Schedule participants, coordinate appointments, and monitor participation in research activities.
• Respond to participant inquiries and support patient-facing research coordination.
• Coordinate blood draw appointments, manage research kits, and assist with other study-related logistics.
• Collect, abstract, enter, and maintain accurate research data and documentation.
• Recognize and appropriately report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unexpected research-related issues.
• Perform administrative and regulatory tasks to support study compliance.
• Assist with the preparation, editing, review, and maintenance of research protocols and study documents.
• Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, protocol amendments, and related documentation as assigned.
• Communicate with investigators, internal departments, research sites, participants, and sponsoring organizations to resolve issues and support study progress.
• Follow applicable institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and research protocols.
• Perform other research coordination and administrative duties as assigned.
• Travel occasionally if required by study activities.

Qualifications

• Education and required experience must meet the institution's applicable requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with research participants, healthcare personnel, investigators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage scheduling, documentation, and repetitive administrative tasks accurately.
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain confidentiality when handling research and participant information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow supervisory direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical research experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, patient-facing services, clinical administration, or customer service.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience coordinating appointments, communicating with patients, or managing participant schedules.
• Experience maintaining records, entering data, and managing research documentation.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols, IRB processes, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting blood draw scheduling, research kit management, or clinical study logistics.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to provide consistent, high-quality service.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person