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Barrington James

Clinical Research Coordinator

Barrington James, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) - Job Description Employment Type:

Full‑Time/Contract: Six months contract to permanent hire

Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) plays a critical role in the planning, coordination, and conduct of clinical trials under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). The CRC ensures that all clinical research activities are executed in accordance with the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), institutional policies, and all applicable regulatory guidelines, including

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

and

ICH guidelines . The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of clinical trial data.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance and Study Documentation

Maintain comprehensive regulatory files

(Investigator Site File – ISF) for all assigned studies, ensuring all essential documents are current and inspection‑ready.

Manage communication and submissions with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) , including initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and study closures, to ensure ethical and regulatory oversight.

Prepare and conduct visits (Qualifying Visits –

QV , Site Initiation Visits –

SIV , Interim Monitoring Visits –

IMVs , Close‑Out Visits –

COV ) with sponsor/CRO teams.

Patient Recruitment and Study Execution

Recruit and screen potential patients

for eligibility according to the study inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Execute the Informed Consent process

with eligible participants, ensuring all aspects are performed in strict adherence to

ICH and GCP guidelines .

Schedule and conduct study visits , performing all

assessments and procedures

(including

vitals, ECG , and other required study assessments) exactly as outlined in the study protocol.

Document all study visits meticulously in source documents

following the

ALCOA‑CCC

principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate; Complete, Consistent, Enduring).

Investigational Product and Specimen Management

Monitor, dispense, and collect investigational product (IP)

in accordance with protocol and sponsor requirements.

Maintain strict IP accountability logs and temperature logs , reporting any

temperature excursions

immediately and working in

Interactive Response Technology (IRT)

systems for randomization and drug supply management.

Perform phlebotomy

(blood draw) and collect

urine samples ;

process, package, and ship

all blood and urine specimens according to protocol specifications and IATA guidelines.

Data Management and Safety Reporting

Enter source document data

into the respective

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) vendor system

(e.g., Medidata RAVE) in a timely manner.

Respond to data queries

from the sponsor/CRO promptly and accurately.

Record all adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)

per sponsor and regulatory guidance.

Maintain timely follow‑up

with the participant to document the resolution of the adverse event.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field (e.g., nursing, biology, public health) or equivalent relevant experience.

Minimum of 1–3 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator or in a related research capacity.

Strong working knowledge of

GCP/ICH guidelines

and FDA regulations.

Proficiency in performing

phlebotomy

and basic laboratory specimen processing.

Preferred:

Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent.

Experience with multiple

EDC systems

(e.g., Medidata RAVE).

Familiarity with complex protocols and multiple therapeutic areas.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full‑Time/Contract: Six months contract to permanent hire

Job Function Research

Industries Research Services

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