About this role
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical Research Coordinator Job Description This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to develop a career in clinical research as a Clinical Research Coordinator. You will support the planning and execution of clinical trials, ensure protocol compliance, and provide high-quality, continuous care to study participants. The organization is open to training candidates with limited clinical research experience who demonstrate strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a confident, professional presence. Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with clinical and research staff as an effective team player to support smooth study operations.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of assigned study protocols and stay informed about all current protocols conducted by the Investigator.
- Attend Investigator meetings as required to learn study requirements, meet sponsor personnel, represent the site, and communicate all relevant information back to the study team.
- Train site personnel and other medical staff on understanding and implementing study protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Design, use, and maintain organizational tools to conduct studies accurately and in compliance with GCP and protocol, including telephone screening sheets, source documents, and lab requisition reviews.
- Recruit and screen potential study participants according to protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Conduct telephone prescreening when needed, followed by in-person screening visits and all subsequent follow-up visits to ensure continuity and quality of subject care.
- Obtain proper written informed consent from each study participant prior to any study-related procedures and ensure consent is documented appropriately.
- Coordinate and conduct study participant visits, performing all protocol-defined activities completely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Monitor participants for adverse experiences and report all adverse events promptly to the Investigator in accordance with regulatory and protocol requirements.
- Maintain adequate and accurate case histories for each study participant, documenting all observations, procedures, and data throughout the study.
- Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) accurately, completely, and in a timely manner for all assigned studies.
- Manage special study requirements such as special diets, kitchen supplies, staff scheduling for pharmacokinetic (PK) days, and other protocol-specific preparations.
- Review CRFs prior to monitor visits, schedule monitor visits with the monitor and Investigator, and meet with monitors to discuss study conduct, review data, and resolve corrections and data queries.
- Communicate study information, including protocol amendments, deviations or violations, serious adverse events, and study completion details, to regulatory staff as required.
- Maintain up-to-date records of each study participants status and progression in the study.
- Complete Unscheduled Visit/Additional Procedures forms for any unscheduled participant visits, such as repeat laboratory tests or follow-up adverse event assessments, and submit them to the appropriate staff.
- Communicate with sponsor representatives regarding study activities, data, and operational issues as necessary.
- Ensure that all extra study and laboratory supplies are either returned to the sponsor or appropriately discarded following study closeout.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit subject payment requests and W-9 forms in accordance with site procedures.
- Archive study documents and regulatory binders at study completion following applicable guidelines and policies.
- Maintain familiarity with and adhere to OSHA and applicable health regulatory guidelines in all aspects of clinical and research activity.
Essential Skills
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with clinical experience in a medical or health-related setting.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and maintain strong collaborative relationships.
- Confident, professional communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably with participants, staff, monitors, and sponsors.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to design and maintain tools and documentation systems that support protocol compliance.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in completing source documentation, case histories, and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
- Capability to learn and apply clinical research protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
- Competence in case management, including tracking participant status and coordinating visits and procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and participant care, in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn OSHA and relevant health regulatory guidelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in a medical or health-related field is highly beneficial.
- Previous experience as a clinical research coordinator or in a clinical research role is advantageous.
- College degree in a relevant or appropriate field is preferred.
- Training or experience in clinical research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements is strongly preferred.
- Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred and supports communication with a diverse participant population.
- Experience in clinical research settings, including exposure to pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, is a plus.
- Experience in medical case management or similar roles is advantageous.
Work Environment The role is based in a 24-hour clinical research facility that conducts a variety of clinical trials. This position is primarily a day shift role, typically working Monday through Friday from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break. The schedule may occasionally require overtime and weekend work to support study needs, including special PK days or participant scheduling requirements. You will work in a professional clinical environment that emphasizes protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality participant care, using standard medical equipment, laboratory services, and research documentation systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL. About Actalent
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