Research Coordinator, Behavioral Health

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the conduct of clinical research protocols/projects with an emphasis on the screening, enrolling, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants. Performs remote clinical and administrative coordination of clinical trials, investigator-initiated research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable. Provides guidance to investigators, clinical staff, and research team members, primarily through virtual communication platforms. Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention, as well as data coordination and regulatory oversight. Responsibilities include study start-up, IRB submissions, recruitment strategy development and implementation, screening and enrollment of research participants, and development of mechanisms to maximize subject adherence to research protocols in a remote environment. Leads data coordination activities, including maintenance of source documentation, accurate and timely data collection and entry (e.g., case report forms in EDC systems), data quality assurance, query resolution, and preparation for monitoring, audits, and study close-out. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols in all data-related processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, or Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, or Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nursing or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of experience in Research.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, International Conference of Harmonization, FDA Guidance documents, Department of Health and Human Services regulations, standard operating procedures.
• Ability to successfully conduct and manage a research study.
• Ability to mentor team members and to prepare training plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to establish a good rapport with patients, investigators and sponsors.
• Competency in using Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized programs

Responsibilities

• Performs remote clinical and administrative coordination of clinical trials, investigator-initiated research protocols/projects, and biospecimen collection studies, as applicable.
• Provides guidance to investigators, clinical staff, and research team members, primarily through virtual communication platforms.
• Coordinates assigned research studies in collaboration with other team members and key stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, and retention, as well as data coordination and regulatory oversight.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols in all data-related processes.
• Plans, develops, and implements recruitment and outreach strategies, including digital and community-based approaches, to meet enrollment targets across studies.
• Maintains regular communication with participants to support engagement, adherence, and retention.
• Plans and delivers virtual educational sessions to disseminate protocol/project information to research staff and collaborators.
• Reviews protocol amendments, updates workflows, and ensures alignment across remote teams.
• Ensures that laboratory and biospecimen requirements are met when applicable, including coordination of remote or site-based specimen collection, processing, and shipment.
• Coaches and mentors research team members and contributes to training initiatives, including onboarding and ongoing education.
• Maintains competency in research systems and tools, including Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platforms, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and remote collaboration tools.
• Participates in meetings, educational programs, and research-related committees as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level