Sam Houston State University-posted 30 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Huntsville, TX
501-1,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Experience working in a clinical or academic medical setting, with familiarity in informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and human subject protection principles.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with clinicians, researchers, residents, and patients.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in a developing research environment.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple concurrent studies.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal research regulations.
  • Willingness to travel to affiliated clinical sites or study meetings as needed.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to inform program improvement.
  • Certification through ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) is strongly preferred.
  • Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Athena EHR is preferred.
  • SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.
  • SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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