Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research OperationsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeCharleston, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN credential, EMT credential, or Associate’s degree, plus at least one year of clinical research or clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Ability to perform basic clinical procedures, including blood pressure measurement, vital signs, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information professionally in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing workloads and priorities.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned studies are executed in collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team and in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA regulations, and SOPs.
Screen patients for study enrollment, obtain patient consents, and conduct patient follow-up visits.
Document information in source clinic charts and enter study data in EDC; answer queries.
Obtain vital signs and electrocardiograms.
Perform basic protocol-required laboratory procedures as needed, including blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, specimen storage and shipping, specimen accountability, and courier pickup notification.
Request and track medical record requests; update and maintain logs and chart filings.
Maintain and order study-specific supplies.
Schedule subjects for study visits and conduct appointment reminders.
Build and update source documents as needed.
Conduct monitoring visits and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Ensure study-related reports and patient results are reviewed by the investigator in a timely manner.
File SAE and deviation reports with the sponsor and IRB as needed; document and report adverse events; report non-compliance to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Practice ALCOAC principles in all documentation and maintain confidentiality of patient, customer, and company information.
Assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed.
Complete study start-up activities, including required training and uploading or printing certificates for filing in the ISF.
Prepare for and attend site initiation visits and investigator meetings as needed.
Set up, train users on, and maintain study technology as needed.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure measurement, vital signs, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomy is highly preferred.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) works to ensure the execution of assigned studies in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs.

Essential Job Duties: In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, works to ensure the execution of assigned studies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Screening of patients for study enrollment;
Patient consents;
Patient follow-up visits;
Documenting in source clinic charts;
Entering data in EDC and answers queries;
Obtaining vital signs and ECGs;
May perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up;
Requesting and tracking medical record requests;
Updating and maintaining logs, chart filings;
Maintaining & ordering study specific supplies;]
Scheduling subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders;
Building/updating source as needed;
Conducting monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner;
Ensuring study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner;
Filing SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed;
Documenting and reporting adverse events;
Reporting non-compliance to appropriate staff in timely manner;
Maintaining positive and effective communication with clients and team members;
Always practicing ALCOAC principles with all documentation;
May assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed;
Maintaining confidentiality of patients, customers and company information, and;
Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.
Complete all needed activities for study start-up, including completing required training, uploading / printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.;
Prepare and attend site initiation visits (SIV’s) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed;
May set up, train and maintain all technology needed for studies.

Minimum Qualifications: A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN, EMT credential OR Associate’s degree AND a minimum of 1 year of clinical research or clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) is highly preferred. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills:

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
Performing basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

About the Company

Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Alcanza Clinical Research conducts inclusive clinical trials by partnering with pharmaceutical companies, medical providers, and community organizations to enroll diverse patient populations across major therapeutic areas. Its studies follow established protocols with certified research professionals to ensure patient safety and data integrity, while participants may receive health tests and access to emerging treatments at no cost. The company differentiates itself through active community collaboration, broad patient diversity, and education alongside trial execution, expanding trial reach. Its goal is to speed the development of new therapies by removing participation barriers and delivering high-quality, diverse clinical research.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Mary, FL
Founded: 2021

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