Autoimmune Disease, Biological Processes, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Management, Communication Skills, Conduct Studies, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Electronic Medical Records, FDA Requirements, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare Quality, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Illustrating Ability, Inflammatory Diseases, Informed Consent, Monitor Regulations, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Phlebotomy, Regulations, Rheumatology, Sample/Specimen Processing, Spanish Language, Specimens/Samples, Startup, Team Player, Time Management, Work From Home
Experienced Clinical Research Coordinator – Rheumatology
Location: The Woodlands, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement:Onsite only — this is not a remote position.
Advance Your Clinical Research Career With a Growing Rheumatology Practice
Are you an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator who is passionate about improving patient care and contributing to meaningful medical advancements?
Our growing private rheumatology practice in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking a motivated and highly organized Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our research team. In this hands-on role, you will help coordinate clinical trials involving autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatologic conditions while working closely with patients, investigators, sponsors, and clinical research partners.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented research professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, enjoys building relationships with patients, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate clinical trials from study startup through closeout.
- Identify, screen, recruit, and consent eligible research participants.
- Coordinate and conduct study visits, including patient education and follow-up.
- Ensure all study activities are completed according to the protocol, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, FDA regulations, and site procedures.
- Collect, document, and maintain accurate source documentation and study data.
- Manage study schedules, visit windows, deadlines, and required follow-up activities.
- Maintain regulatory binders, IRB submissions, essential documents, and study correspondence.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and regulatory representatives.
- Prepare for and assist with monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and study closeout activities.
- Respond to data queries and help ensure study records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Collaborate with clinical and research staff to provide a positive experience for study participants.
- Process and ship biological specimens.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of clinical research coordination experience is required.
- Experience with rheumatology, autoimmune diseases, or inflammatory-condition studies is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, informed consent requirements, and clinical trial processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies, competing priorities, and deadlines.
- Excellent organizational, communication, documentation, and patient-interaction skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records, electronic data capture systems, and clinical trial management software.
- CCRC, CCRP, or an equivalent clinical research certification is preferred but not required.
- Nursing or other direct clinical experience is a plus.
- Experience performing blood draws, processing specimens, and preparing laboratory samples for shipment is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
- Must be available to work onsite at our location in The Woodlands, Texas. Remote work is not available for this position.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- A supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment.
- The opportunity to work with an experienced rheumatology and clinical research team.
- Professional growth opportunities within a growing research program.
- The chance to contribute directly to advancements in treatments for autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions.
Join Our Team
Become part of a dedicated team committed to conducting high-quality clinical research and improving outcomes for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to use your research experience in a respected private-practice setting where your work will have a meaningful impact.
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