Job Description
About our Team
The Clinical Research Hub within the Office of Research seeks to fill the Clinical Research Coordinator position.
Job Requirements
This position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in a health-related field; or high school diploma/equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Must have a valid Florida or Georgia driver’s license or ability to obtain prior to hire. Access to reliable transportation for travel to study sites and related events.
Description of Responsibilities
- This position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and healthcare providers to develop and implement clinical research protocols. Provides regulatory support and provides guidance on electronic data capture systems. Consults with researchers on FDA, HIPAA, and Common Rule compliance and supports participant and site recruitment.
- Serves as a liaison for FSU Health Research Connections, helping researchers navigate university resources, tools, and services. Responds to research support requests and coordinates support across administrative units. Supports onboarding and engagement of investigators and study team members across departments, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Assists with tracking support requests and identifying gaps in service.
- When directly supporting individual research studies as a research coordinator: oversees, tracks, facilitates, and documents research procedures and progress, providing recommendations to research teams. Engages with FSU researchers and partner clinics to manage medical information and research data. Position may travel to study sites and study-related events to support implementation of study protocols, problem-solve study-related issues, and attend research meetings and events.
- Supports the Clinical Research Hub initiatives by developing and coordinating trainings, outreach, and compliance activities. Assists with developing SOPs, maintaining documentation, growing the Hub’s support services, and ensuring alignment with university-wide research standards and goals. Tracks study milestones, recruitment metrics, and service utilization to inform continuous improvement and reporting to leadership.
- In conjunction with the Clinical Research Program Manager and Clinical Research Hub Director, communicates with principal investigators (PIs) and study teams regarding ClinicalTrials.gov registration and reporting requirements. Reviews records in the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) to identify errors, missing, or outdated information. Notifies researchers of non-compliance and collaborates with institutional compliance leadership to enforce local, state, and federal policies related to clinical trial transparency and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
Our ideal candidate would have the experience, certifications, and/or characteristics listed below:
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), ACRP Certified Professional (ACRP-CP), or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
- Experience with laboratory procedures, detail-oriented record-keeping, and data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
- Experience in project management, regulatory submissions, and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Experience working in clinical or academic research settings.
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and compliance processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to clinical research (including HIPAA, Common Rule, FDA, and ClinicalTrials.gov).
- Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with research participants, investigators, healthcare providers, and administrative staff.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply research methodology, principles, and practices in health and clinical settings.
- Proficiency in conducting clinical and research projects, maintaining accurate records, and managing sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Interested parties can apply at jobs.fsu.edu via Job ID 61384
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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