Operations Coordinator I - Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX

Fortrea • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and logistical support for clinical research trials. In this role, you will partner closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure studies run efficiently, compliantly, and safely. You will support early‑stage clinical development while working with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organizations. This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of professional experience, with at least 1 year in clinical research preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, GCP, and ICH guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• In lieu of a degree, typically 2 years’ experience in a related field (e.g., pharmaceutical, laboratory, data analysis) will be considered in addition to the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support study start‑up, logistics, and day‑to‑day trial operations.
• Assist and back up the Clinical Research Coordinator as needed.
• Create and maintain study documents, schedules, labels, and instructions.
• Coordinate supplies, equipment, lab services, and sample shipments.
• Support staff training on study‑specific procedures.
• Assist with participant check‑in, discharge, and issue resolution.
• Compile data summaries, CRFs, deviations, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records, confidentiality, and participant safety.
• Support SOP updates and train junior staff as needed.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees