Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

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We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the team for the Human Metabolic Research Unit (HMRU) who will work under the direction of Dr. Marla Lujan to manage ongoing research projects including multi-site human clinical studies in the area of women’s health. The Coordinator will lead participant recruitment and enrollment; coordinate procedures with the manager of the HMRU; and manage image, sample, and data processing and repositories. The Coordinator will facilitate communications and protocols with institutional research oversight offices, such as the Office of Research and Integrity Institutional Review Board. They will maintain study compliance records and facilitate reporting to relevant funding agencies. In addition to facilitating the daily operations of the lab. The Coordinator with provide training support to post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate trainees. The successful candidate will serve as an integral part of this research team.

Key Responsibilities include:

Participant Recruitment and Enrollment

• Lead the recruitment, screening, and enrollment of research participants.
• Assess patient eligibility for inclusion in trials. Ensure proper consent protocols are followed for study participation.

Participant Management and Communication

• Serve as study contact for participants. Arrange participant appointments, troubleshoot issues, provide study information, and respond to questions.
• Conduct participant visits to the HMRU, including administering screening questionnaires, movement through the HMRU for vitals, scans, and other procedures; preparation for ultrasounds; and post-procedure actions.
• Coordinate visits and procedures with HMRU and study medical staff.
• Conduct blood draws and take vitals (if credentialed to do so).

Biospecimen Collection and Management

• Collect and process biospecimens from participants, for example, centrifuge blood samples.
• Manage biospecimen repository, storage, and sample tracking.
• Prepare and ship samples to collaborators.

Data Management and Research Support

• Ensure data systems are resilient, redundant, and optimized for accuracy, reliability, and long‑term accessibility.
• Enter clinical study data and supervise students in establishing datasets and data entry.
• Ensure all data in study databases is accurate, complete, and free of errors.

Clinical Study Compliance

• Participate in development of new and amended protocols for University IRB review.
• Maintain IRB and other grant compliance records.
• Register clinical trials and maintain records in NIH and other government mandated clinical trials repositories.

Lab Member Oversight

• Work with Dr. Lujan to develop and implement staff and student training protocols.
• Ensure that group members are trained as required to complete tasks, interact with participants, collect data, etc., in accord with study, participant, and medical oversight requirements.

Other Research Responsibilities

• Assist in development and review of sponsor progress reports, research proposals, publications, and presentations.
• Coordinate research group and external collaborator meetings and maintain related notes and documentation; develop and maintain records and timelines to ensure that deadlines are met and project reporting and administrative deliverables are completed.
• Ensure lab and clinical supplies are ordered and stocked, monitor costs to budgets.

Other Position Related Responsibilities

• Participate in projects or other duties as assigned with occasional work responsibility falling above or below current classification.
• Completion of any university required compliance trainings.

Success in the Clinical Research Coordinator role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a clinical research setting. Effective communication, empathy, and professionalism are essential for engaging with participants and collaborating with the research team. The ideal candidate will be dependable, proactive, and committed to ethical research practices and fostering an inclusive, respectful environment. A genuine interest in maternal and child health, along with a proactive, problem-solving mindset, will further support success in this position.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent on available funding, work, and successful performance.

This is a fully onsite position located on the Ithaca, New York Campus. Regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in managing databases, including data entry, organization, and maintenance.
• Experience in conducting clinical research and supporting related activities.
• Experience in applying medical terminology in clinical and research contexts.
• Ability to maintain a team-oriented approach and cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.
• Demonstrated consistent integrity and ethical behavior in professional settings.
• Able to take responsibility for personal outcomes and take pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills demonstrated through clear documentation and effective interactions.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Occasional weekend shifts may be required based on program needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, physiology, nutrition, or a related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.

A cover letter and resume are required for further consideration for this position.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

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