What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Trial Coordinator position at RIO Clinical Trials?
About RIO Clinical Trials
At RIO Clinical Trials, we’re driven by one mission — to advance medicine through integrity, innovation, and operational excellence. We partner with leading sponsors and CROs to conduct high-quality clinical research across multiple therapeutic areas. Our growing network of research sites is supported by dedicated teams committed to ensuring every trial meets the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and patient safety.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to manage and execute clinical trials at our Ogden site. The CRC is a central figure in the conduct of clinical research, responsible for ensuring studies are performed in accordance with the protocol, ICH/GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and institutional requirements. This role requires strong leadership, independent judgment, and a passion for advancing clinical science.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, monitors, and IRBs throughout the study lifecycle
- Independently manage all aspects of assigned clinical trials from site activation through study closeout
- Conduct and document the informed consent process in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards
- Oversee subject recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention strategies
- Perform and/or supervise study-related procedures including physical assessments, specimen collection, and medication administration per protocol
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely study documentation in source records and EDC systems
- Manage and maintain regulatory binders including IRB submissions, amendments, renewals, and safety reports
- Prepare and host sponsor monitoring visits, internal audits, and FDA inspections
- Train and mentor Research Assistants and junior staff on protocol requirements and GCP practices
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on protocol deviations, adverse event reporting, and safety monitoring
- Ensure site compliance with all applicable federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and SOPs
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, health sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of clinical research coordination experience
- Thorough knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and FDA regulations governing clinical research
- Experience with regulatory submissions and IRB communications
- Proficiency with EDC systems (e.g., Medidata Rave, REDCap, Veeva Vault) and MS Office
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent studies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
- CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent professional certification (or active pursuit)
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, cardiology, CNS, infectious disease)
- Phlebotomy certification and experience performing clinical assessments
- Experience with Phase I–IV clinical trials
- RN or other clinical licensure is a plus
Why Join RIO Clinical Trials
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful medical research that impacts patient care.
- Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
- Expanding clinical network with strong operational leadership and support.
- Career growth potential within a fast-evolving research organization.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24