Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Associate Clinical Research Coordinator (Contractor) Job Description The Associate Clinical Research Coordinator contractor supports clinical research operations by coordinating non-therapeutic clinical research protocols, assisting with participant-facing activities, and ensuring accurate study documentation in a highly regulated environment. Working under the direction of a principal investigator, supervisor, and other research staff, this role helps facilitate efficient, compliant, and patient-centered execution of clinical studies while interacting with multiple departments, research participants, other research centers, and sponsoring organizations. Responsibilities

- Coordinate non-therapeutic clinical research protocols (such as minimal risk, survey, and chart review studies) under the direction of the principal investigator and/or supervisor, in full compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines.
- Assist with complex interventional or therapeutic studies that involve greater than minimal risk, following direction from staff while not holding overall responsibility for these protocols.
- Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants, ensuring they meet eligibility criteria and understand study requirements and expectations.
- Schedule research participants for study visits, procedures, and follow-up appointments, and coordinate related logistics such as blood draw scheduling and use of clinical research facilities.
- Respond to patient and participant communications in a timely, professional manner, addressing questions, concerns, and scheduling needs.
- Coordinate and monitor research activities and participant involvement throughout the study, tracking visit completion and protocol adherence.
- Recognize adverse events, protocol deviations, and other unanticipated problems, and promptly report them according to institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, abstract, and enter research data accurately and consistently, maintaining high standards of data quality and integrity.
- Support kit management and specimen-related processes as needed, including organization and tracking of study materials.
- Perform administrative and regulatory tasks related to assigned studies, which may include maintaining study files, preparing documentation, and assisting with compliance activities.
- Participate in protocol development and maintenance activities, including editing and amending protocol documents, proofing content, and ensuring alignment with institutional and federal standards.
- Coordinate protocol logistics, such as preparing data collection tools (e.g., booklets) and arranging use of clinical research units or other facilities.
- Prepare and submit materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and assist with ongoing IRB communications and status updates.
- Communicate with study sites, internal stakeholders, and external agencies or sponsors regarding protocol status changes and operational updates.
- Collaborate effectively with investigators, research staff, and personnel across departments to resolve study-related issues and promote efficient study conduct.
- Demonstrate strong service excellence while performing repetitive tasks, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and a positive participant experience.
- Maintain clear, organized research documentation and records to support audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory review.
- Travel occasionally as needed for study-related activities, meetings, or training, as assigned.

Essential Skills

- Ability to coordinate clinical research protocols in accordance with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines.
- Experience with research participant screening, recruitment, and enrollment in a clinical or related setting.
- Proficiency in research data collection, abstraction, and data entry with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Comfort working in a regulated environment with adherence to policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
- Strong organizational skills to manage scheduling, documentation, and multiple concurrent tasks or studies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English to interact with research participants, investigators, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately report adverse events, protocol deviations, and unanticipated problems.
- Customer service or patient-facing experience in healthcare or a related field, demonstrating professionalism and service excellence.
- High school diploma with at least three (3) years of experience in a clinical or related setting, OR an associates degree/college diploma/certificate program with at least one (1) year of experience, OR an associates degree in Clinical Research from an accredited institution without prior experience, provided the degree and experience are in a clinical or related field.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- One (1) year of clinical research experience is strongly preferred.
- Clinical research experience in areas such as clinical trials, clinical research protocols, participant screening, participant enrollment, participant recruitment, and research data collection is highly valued.
- Experience coordinating patient-facing activities, scheduling, documentation, and working within regulated environments is helpful.
- Completion of a medical terminology course or prior experience with medical terminology is preferred.
- Graduate or diploma from a study coordinator training program is preferred.
- Experience or coursework in medical laboratory technology, medical technology, biology, specimen processing, chemistry, or instrumentation is beneficial.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively with investigators and staff at all levels and to build effective working relationships with other research centers and sponsoring organizations.
- Comfort using standard office and clinical research tools for documentation, scheduling, and data entry.

Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site contractor role based in a hospital research environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift, totaling 40 hours per week, with flexible start and end times approximately between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. There are no holiday shifts and no on-call requirements. The role operates within a highly regarded, nationally recognized academic medical center known for excellence in patient care and research, offering a strong foundation and significant opportunities for long-term career growth once established within the organization. Work is primarily performed in an office and clinical research setting within a hospital campus, involving frequent interaction with patients, research participants, and multidisciplinary teams. The environment is professional, structured, and regulated, with an emphasis on service excellence, accuracy, and adherence to institutional and federal standards. Dress is expected to be professional and appropriate for a clinical and research setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rochester, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

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 Rochester,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. About Actalent

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