What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator position at Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee?
About CTC
Clinical Trials Center (CTC) is an independent clinical research site dedicated to conducting high-quality, sponsor-funded clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas. We pride ourselves on producing reliable data while providing exceptional care to our study participants. Our team values professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Nurse / Clinical Research Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a dual-role position that combines nursing responsibilities with hands-on study coordination. The ideal candidate is already experienced in sponsor-funded clinical research and can quickly integrate into an active research environment.
Role
This position is ideal for a licensed nurse who enjoys both patient care and the operational aspects of clinical research. The candidate will serve as a study coordinator while also utilizing their nursing license to support clinical activities within the research clinic.
This is not an entry-level research position. Applicants should have previous experience coordinating sponsor-funded clinical trials and be comfortable independently managing study participants, sponsor expectations, and protocol requirements.
Responsibilities
● Coordinate Phase II-IV sponsor-funded clinical trials from screening through study completion.
● Conduct study visits in accordance with protocol requirements.
● Review medical history, concomitant medications, and adverse events with participants.
● Perform protocol-required clinical procedures within scope of licensure and delegation.
● Support investigational product preparation and accountability activities as permitted by protocol and site delegation.
● Assist with participant education and answer protocol-related medical questions within scope of practice.
● Complete source documentation, eSource, EDC, and query resolution accurately and promptly.
● Maintain study regulatory documentation and assist with essential document management.
● Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, laboratories, and study participants.
● Participate in monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor interactions.
● Serve as lead coordinator on assigned studies and help ensure enrollment, protocol compliance, and data quality goals are achieved.
● Collaborate closely with investigators, nurse practitioners, coordinators, regulatory staff, and leadership.
Qualifications
Required
● Current Tennessee RN or LPN license in good standing.
● Minimum of 2 years of sponsor-funded clinical research experience.
● Previous experience serving as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
● Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations.
● Experience with EDC systems and electronic source documentation.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to independently prioritize multiple studies and competing deadlines.
● Professional communication skills with patients, sponsors, CROs, and monitors.
Preferred
● Experience coordinating pulmonary, respiratory, internal medicine, and metabolic studies.
● Experience performing clinical assessments, specimen processing, ECGs, spirometry, or other
protocol-required procedures.
● ACRP or SOCRA certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
The right candidate is:
● Able to become productive quickly with minimal onboarding.
● Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the research team.
● Highly organized and able to manage multiple active studies simultaneously.
● Adaptable in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift throughout the day.
● Committed to providing outstanding participant care while maintaining protocol compliance and data integrity.
● Proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership of assigned studies.