What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at ZoraRx Trials?
Company Description ZoraRx Trials is a clinical research organization focused on advancing high-quality clinical trials that improve patient care and access to innovative therapies. The company partners with sponsors, investigators, and healthcare providers to design and conduct studies across a range of therapeutic areas. ZoraRx Trials emphasizes ethical research practices, regulatory compliance, and participant safety throughout each study. Team members collaborate in a structured yet flexible environment that supports professional growth and continuous learning. The organization values integrity, transparency, and patient-centered outcomes in every project.
Role Description This contract Clinical Research Coordinator role is a hybrid position based in the Rio Grande Valley (McAllen, Edingburh, Mission, Brownsville, Harlingen, Weslaco) Area, with a mix of on-site and work-from-home responsibilities. The Clinical Research Coordinator will support the planning, setup, and day-to-day conduct of clinical trials, including scheduling study visits, coordinating participant flow, and maintaining study timelines. Daily tasks include screening and enrolling participants, obtaining and documenting informed consent, collecting source data, completing case report forms, and ensuring accurate and timely data entry. The coordinator will assist with implementing study protocols, managing study supplies, preparing regulatory documents, and supporting monitoring visits and audits. This role also involves close collaboration with investigators, research staff, sponsors, and participants to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), site procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Informed Consent processes, including explaining study procedures, risks, and benefits, and documenting consent in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
- Experience interpreting and applying study Protocol requirements, including visit schedules, procedures, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and reporting obligations.
- Demonstrated Research skills, such as accurate data collection, documentation, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice and site standard operating procedures.
- Hands-on Clinical Research Experience and direct involvement in Clinical Trials, preferably in a coordinator or similar research role.
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH-GCP) and institutional review board (IRB) processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.
- Effective, inclusive communication skills for interacting with diverse participants, investigators, and sponsors, both in person and remotely.
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems, basic office software, and maintaining secure, confidential records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a hybrid work environment.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, life sciences, or similar field, or equivalent clinical research experience; certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA) is a plus.