Clinical Research Coordinator III

Clinical Research Coordinator III

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado (This is not a remote position. On-site required.)
Salary Range: $31.00 - $35.65 per hour depending on education and experience.
Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare package, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator III to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with assigned protocols and regulatory guidelines while mentoring and leading a team of clinical research coordinators. You will also support department leadership with administrative and operational tasks. Primary protocol assignments will include low, moderate, and high-acuity trials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education).
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Biology.
• Strong understanding of Medical Billing and Insurance processes.
• ACRP/SOCRA certification required.
• Must complete required training within 30 days of hire (Human Subjects Protection, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, IATA).

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to proactively identify and solve challenges.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, and Human Subjects Protection.
• Track and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Coordinate regulatory tasks, including document preparation and submission, and assist with monitoring, auditing, and study closure visits.
• Assist with patient screening, enrollment, eligibility assessments, informed consent, and data management.
• Coordinate subject visits to ensure protocol adherence and facilitate care team meetings.
• Serve as liaison between healthcare teams, participants, and study-related parties.
• Perform research-related procedures including vital signs, ECG/EKG, specimen collection, and investigational drug accountability.
• Assist with study financials, including CDA review, invoicing, and patient stipend management.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the research experience.
• Represent the department on institutional committees and engage in community outreach.
• Lead the orientation and training of new team members and provide mentorship.
• Conduct routine peer reviews and ensure staff compliance with study protocols.

Application Deadline:
This job posting will close on or about May 31st. If you are passionate about clinical research and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dynamic team and make an impact in the clinical research field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)