Clinical Research Coordinator I

OB/GYN Clinical Research Coordinator I — Baytown, TX
Women's Healthcare Center of Baytown

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Location: Women's Healthcare Center of Baytown, Baytown, TX
Reports to: Site Director
Pay: $18.00–$25.00 per hour, based on relevant clinical and research experience.
Candidates without direct clinical research experience start at the lower end of the range; full training is provided as you build toward independent competency.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. NLS is unable to sponsor work visas for this position
Position Type: Early-Career to Mid-Level Clinical Research Role

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated individual with healthcare experience to join our Clinical Research team at an OB/GYN research site in Baytown. This role is designed for healthcare personnel building toward a US clinical research or medical career. An IMG (International Medical Graduate) background is not required, but is preferred.

You'll work on FDA-regulated OB/GYN trials, with structured exposure to Good Clinical Practice standards and hands-on patient-facing research.

Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and the Site Manager:

Clinical & Patient-Facing Duties This is where you build hands-on GCP experience directly relevant to a US clinical or research career.

• Assist with subject screening, enrollment, and informed consent support in accordance with study protocols and delegated authority
• Conduct study visits including vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, and protocol-specific assessments
• Perform patient follow-ups and assist with adverse event documentation and reporting
• Support investigators during physical exams and study procedures as permitted by protocol and delegation logs
• Preparation, handling, storage, accountability, and administration of investigational products (IP) in accordance with study protocols

Laboratory & Specimen Management Proper specimen handling protects data integrity and subject safety; a skill set that transfers directly to any clinical setting.

• Collect, process, label, centrifuge, store, and ship biological specimens per protocol, laboratory manuals, and IATA guidelines
• Maintain specimen accountability logs and ensure chain-of-custody compliance
• Coordinate courier pickups and laboratory communications
• Ensure proper documentation, inventory control, and temperature monitoring

Data & Documentation Source documentation is the backbone of trial integrity; this is where auditable, regulator-facing skill is built.

• Accurately document all study-related activities in source documents and electronic systems
• Enter data into Electronic Data Capture systems and assist with query resolution
• Request, review, and organize external medical records relevant to study participation
• Ensure timely investigator sign-off on labs, reports, and study documentation

Operational & Administrative Support Site operations experience demonstrates the organizational competency that clinical and residency programs look for.

• Support daily research operations, including visit scheduling, reminders, and subject tracking
• Assist with recruitment efforts and prescreening activities
• Maintain regulatory binders, study logs, and site files as delegated
• Uphold strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, FDA, ICH-GCP, and sponsor requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in study trainings, protocol reviews, and site meetings
• Perform additional research-related duties as assigned to support efficient site operations

Required Qualifications

• Healthcare background required
• Strong interest in clinical research and U.S. healthcare systems
• Bilingual Spanish and English required
• Phlebotomy experience required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a healthcare, research, or hospital setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic health records, and web-based research platforms
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor, reliability, and ethical judgment
• Ability to manage day-to-day tasks independently within structured protocols and delegated supervision
• Demonstrated understanding of patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• IMG background; medical degree (MD or equivalent) obtained outside the United States.
• Familiarity with GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial workflows
• Experience working with diverse patient populations

Benefits Full-time employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for paid time off and paid holidays, effective the first day of the month following hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Clinic: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25