Alcanza Clinical Research

Inclusive clinical trials for diverse patients

Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research OperationsPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN, EMT credential, or Associate’s degree, together with at least 1 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, with typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.
Ability to perform basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure measurement, vital signs collection, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomy.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing workloads and priorities.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally, in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively with coworkers, study subjects, managers, and external customers.
Professionalism, respectfulness, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical research site team to ensure assigned studies are executed.
Screen patients for study enrollment, obtain patient consents, and conduct patient follow-up visits.
Document information in source clinic charts and enter data in electronic data capture systems, responding to queries.
Obtain vital signs and electrocardiograms.
Perform protocol-defined basic laboratory procedures as needed, including blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, specimen storage and shipping, specimen accountability, and arranging courier pickup.
Request and track medical records; 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 promptly.
Ensure study-related reports and patient results are reviewed by the investigator promptly.
File serious adverse event and deviation reports with the sponsor and institutional review board as needed; document and report adverse events.
Report non-compliance to appropriate staff promptly.
Maintain effective communication with clients and team members.
Apply ALCOAC principles to all documentation.
Assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, customer, and company information.
Complete study start-up activities, including required training and filing training certificates in the investigator site file.
Prepare for and attend site initiation visits and investigator meetings as needed.
Set up, train, 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 collection, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomy is highly preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish 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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