"Coordinator V – Clinical Research Coordinator"

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences); a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical research coordination or clinical trials administration or in a related field. Certification through ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) is strongly preferred. Experience working in a clinical or academic medical setting, with familiarity in informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The College of Osteopathic Medicine is launching an exciting initiative to build a clinical research program in collaboration with its affiliated SHSU Physicians Clinic and an extensive clinical preceptor network.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a foundational role in developing and operationalizing this program from the ground up. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the structure, culture, and best practices for research integration within a growing clinical and academic environment.

This individual will also support research activities within the on-site primary care clinic, including participant recruitment, study coordination, and performing basic medical assistant duties to ensure seamless integration of clinical care and research.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

• Leads and grow the clinic's research operations, helping to design workflows and systems that will support future clinical studies across multiple sites.
• Recruits research participants from the clinic population and ensure the proper conduct of informed consent procedures in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols.
• Collects and enters clinical research data accurately and in a timely manner (familiarity with Athena EHR is preferred).
• Collaborates with medical assistants, nurses, residents, and physicians to support study-related procedures within the clinical workflow.
• Performs basic medical assisting tasks as needed (e.g., vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling).
• Assists faculty researchers in implementing study protocols and training clinic staff on study-related processes.
• Maintains study documentation and ensure regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions and adverse event reporting.
• Coordinates with external sites, including preceptor and residency locations, for multi-site study oversight and data collection.
• Supports residents and faculty in developing and conducting clinical research projects, providing mentorship and logistical guidance as needed.
• Communicates regularly with study sponsors, monitors, and investigators to ensure study milestones are met.
• Participates in research team meetings, audits, and training sessions.
• Develops and recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs) and program guidelines as the research infrastructure evolves.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posted: 23-Nov-25

Location: Huntsville, Texas

Categories: Medical School/Programs, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 45563

Requisition: 202500371S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: COM Research