Float Clinical Research Coordinator

Parkside Medical Group | The Onyx Group•Simpsonville, SC

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Float Clinical Research Coordinator supports Clinical Research Coordinators and Principal Investigators with Phase II–IV clinical trials, helping ensure compliance with international research standards and regulations. The position is based at TCR Simpsonville and involves regular travel among the Greer, Greenville, Simpsonville, and Spartanburg sites. It offers close supervision and guidance in a collaborative environment and requires a warm, approachable manner when working with diverse individuals. The role supports participant recruitment and enrollment, study visits, assessments, follow-ups, data management, documentation, biological sample collection and processing, and coordination among clinical trial teams. The employee follows study protocols and ethical research standards, communicates with participants and research stakeholders, and supports trial organization and resolution of study issues. Cross-training may include phlebotomy and interdepartmental collaboration. This is a full-time, hourly position. The work takes place in a clinical research or physician office environment and may involve travel, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, and walking. Potential exposures include fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, blood or bodily fluids, and disease-bearing specimens. The role reports to the Area Manager.

Requirements

0–1 year of experience.
Actively learning Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IATA standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Begin the CMA certification training process if it has not previously been completed.
Strong understanding of medical and clinical research terminology.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in data management and informatics.
Adherence to ethical research standards.
Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Working knowledge of the protocol, including its background, rationale, and description of the investigational drug or device.
Thorough knowledge of inclusion and exclusion criteria, with the Investigator available for questions.
Ability to identify protocol problems and understand study procedures, amendments, potential risks, and side effects of the investigational product.
Ability to maintain accurate research data and documentation and follow study protocols.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a clinical research or physician office environment.
Ability to travel among the listed sites.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform associated sitting, standing, and walking.
Adherence to company Core Values: growth orientation, humility and confidence, respectful communication, service and teamwork, receptiveness to constructive feedback, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and assist with enrolling study participants according to protocol requirements.
Obtain biological samples and process and ship them as necessary and according to site-specific needs.
Collect, record, and maintain accurate study data in compliance with Good Clinical Practice.
Conduct medical record reviews.
Support participants by answering inquiries, reinforcing study protocols, and escalating concerns to clinical staff when needed.
Travel regularly among the Greer, Greenville, Simpsonville, and Spartanburg sites.
Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, quality assurance, and sponsors.
Schedule and coordinate participant visits, assessments, and follow-ups.
Input patient data into company systems.
Oversee trial organization and workflow, with attention to detail and prioritization.
Address sponsor and study issues through resolution.
Maintain organized, complete study charts and legible, accurate research documentation, including written progress notes.
Submit regulatory documents and correspondence to regulatory personnel in a timely manner.
Identify protocol problems, inform the TCR Research Team of issues limiting recruitment, and work on strategies to address them.
Participate in weekly site meetings.
Facilitate communication among clinical trial teams through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
Participate in cross-training, including phlebotomy and interdepartmental collaboration.
Interact with physicians, nurses, study monitors, sponsor representatives, administrators, employees, community resources, patients, and patients’ families and significant others.
Adhere to Tribe Clinical Research’s Core Values and maintain confidentiality.