What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Coordinator position at Circuit Clinical?
Description
Circuit Clinical® is on a mission to transform how people find, choose, and participate in clinical research. We are challenging the historical clinical trial methodologies through our work focused on improving access and inclusion in community-based healthcare and through our services that unburden the patients and principal investigators participating in research.
We seek a Research Coordinator (Independent Contractor) to join our team in St. Louis, MO!
As an emerging startup in Buffalo, where New York state fosters rapid and robust growth within the startup community, Circuit Clinical was ranked 20th nationally for Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company® and was named an Inc. Magazine® Best Workplaces 2021. Circuit’s accolades continued beyond the early years as a research industry watchlist company, including winning SCOPE’s Participant Engagement Award in 2022 while continuing to receive national recognition as Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas™ Award 2022.
What We Offer
If you're looking for an opportunity to work with a highly motivated team and have a direct impact on a transformative organization, this role offers meaningful, hands-on work supporting patients and investigators in your community.
Engagement & Contractor Status
This position is a 1099 independent contractor role and is not an employee position.
Candidates should note the following:
- This role is engaged on a contractor basis
- Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits
- Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and applicable licensure
- Work is performed onsite at clinical research locations in St. Louis, MO with schedule requirements aligned to study and site needs.
- Contract duration, workload, and compensation are defined per the engagement terms and may vary based on study requirements.
Requirements
What You Will Bring to Our Team
As a Research Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the implementation of research study protocols conducted in accordance with departmental policy, institutional guidelines, sponsor requirements, and FDA regulations.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating thorough knowledge of study protocols, including inclusion/exclusion criteria and subject eligibility
- Understanding study endpoints and reportable events
- Applying knowledge of disease processes and standards of care
- Completing study screen tools and study summaries
- Identifying and supporting subject recruitment efforts
- Conducting informed consent processes in compliance with protocol
- Completing screening procedures, randomization and subject visits
- Managing investigational product dispensing and accountability
- Scheduling study visits in compliance with protocol requirements
- Preparing and maintaining source documents and IRB submissions
- Confirming Primary Investigator review of study visits
- Reporting adverse events to the PI, IRB, and sponsor within required timelines
- Supporting subject retention and follow-up activities
- Managing protocol amendments, trainings, and essential documents
- Participating in sponsor monitoring activities and data clarification
- Conducting weekly study status reviews
- Maintaining required certifications and trainings
- Supporting patient recruitment efforts
- Performing additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Research Coordinator
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CTMS experience preferred