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Requisition: 202500371S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: COM Research

General Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences); a Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical research coordination or clinical trials administration or in a related field. Certification through ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC , CCRP ) is strongly preferred. Experience working in a clinical or academic medical setting, with familiarity in informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The College of Osteopathic Medicine is launching an exciting initiative to build a clinical research program in collaboration with its affiliated SHSU Physicians Clinic and an extensive clinical preceptor network.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a foundational role in developing and operationalizing this program from the ground up. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the structure, culture, and best practices for research integration within a growing clinical and academic environment.

This individual will also support research activities within the on-site primary care clinic, including participant recruitment, study coordination, and performing basic medical assistant duties to ensure seamless integration of clinical care and research.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Leads and grow the clinic’s research operations, helping to design workflows and systems that will support future clinical studies across multiple sites. Recruits research participants from the clinic population and ensure the proper conduct of informed consent procedures in accordance with Institutional Review Board ( IRB )-approved protocols. Collects and enters clinical research data accurately and in a timely manner (familiarity with Athena EHR is preferred). Collaborates with medical assistants, nurses, residents, and physicians to support study-related procedures within the clinical workflow. Performs basic medical assisting tasks as needed (e.g., vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling). Assists faculty researchers in implementing study protocols and training clinic staff on study-related processes. Maintains study documentation and ensure regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions and adverse event reporting. Coordinates with external sites, including preceptor and residency locations, for multi-site study oversight and data collection. Supports residents and faculty in developing and conducting clinical research projects, providing mentorship and logistical guidance as needed. Communicates regularly with study sponsors, monitors, and investigators to ensure study milestones are met. Participates in research team meetings, audits, and training sessions. Develops and recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs) and program guidelines as the research infrastructure evolves. Performs other related duties as assigned.