Clinical Research Coordinator I
Care Access Research
Newport News, VA, USA
Posted on Apr 29, 2025
What We Do:
Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites which operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers. By removing this bottleneck, Care Access is helping accelerate the approval and delivery of critical and life-saving therapies.
Who We Are:
We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Research Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to utilize Good Clinical Practices (GCP)s in the process of screening, enrolling and closely monitoring clinical research study subjects while ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Be Working On (Duties include but not limited to):
- Prescreen study candidates
- Obtain informed consent per Care Access Research SOP .
- Complete visit procedures in accordance with protocol.
- Train others and complete basic clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vital signs, ECGs, etc.
- Review laboratory results, ECGs, and other test results (e.g., MRIs) for completeness and alert values, ensuring investigator review in a timely fashion.
- Discuss study medication, required procedures, eligibility criteria and impact on office flow with Investigator and site staff.
- Prioritize activities with specific regard to protocol timelines
- Maintain adherence to FDA regulations and ICH guidelines in all aspects of conducting clinical trials.
- Coordinate and attend pre-study site visits, site initiation visits, and monitor visits with clinical staff and Sponsor/CRO representatives.
- Identify adverse events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and promptly notify Principal Investigator and Sponsor (where appropriate)
- Record data legibly and enter in real time on paper or e-source documents
- Accurately record study medication inventory, medication dispensation, and patient compliance
- Resolve data management queries and correct source data within sponsor provided timelines
- Assist regulatory personnel with completion and filing of regulatory documents
- Assist in the creation and review of source documents
- Assist with planning and creation of appropriate recruitment materials
- Assist in development of recruitment plan and obtain listing of potential candidates to contact from subject database
- Actively work with recruitment team in calling and recruiting subjects
- Review and assess protocol (including amendments) for clarity, logistical feasibility
- Ensure that all training and study requirements are met prior to trial conduct
- Communicate clearly verbally and in writing
- Attend Investigator meetings as required
- Ensure adequate supplies have arrived on site for protocol initiation (lab kits, study medication, specialized equipment, IVRS/EDC access and passwords)
- Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, sponsor representatives, investigators and Care Access Research personnel and management
- Maintain effective relationships with study participants and other care Access Research personnel
Physical Requirements:
- Physical demands associated with onsite duties include:
- Walking (20%)
- Standing (20%)
- Sitting (20%)
- Lifting - up to 25lbs, over 25lbs, overhead (20%)
- Driving (20%)
Travel Requirements:
- This role requires up to 10% travel requirements further explained below. Length of travel will depend upon study requirements, staff needs, and company initiatives
- Type of travel required: Regional (within 100 miles)
What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Ability to understand and follow institutional SOPs
- Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology
- Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals.
- Strong organizational, prioritization and leadership skills and capabilities with a strong attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated abilities using clinical trials database, IVR systems, electronic data capture, MS word and excel
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Friendly, outgoing personality; maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- High level of self-motivation and energy
- Excellent professional writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Certifications, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- A minimum of 1-year prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience required
- Recent phlebotomy experience required
Diversity & Inclusion:
We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.
At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We’re uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We’re proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the physicians and caring for patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.
