Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator (Contract)

This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator role offers the opportunity to support an active clinical trial at a research site in Houston, TX. You will work 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and play a key role in participant recruitment, education, and follow-up. The position is ideal for an experienced coordinator with strong hands-on clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with participants and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed chart reviews to evaluate potential participants against study eligibility criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants using electronic medical records and other approved tools to determine study suitability.
• Educate participants on the clinical trial, including study purpose, procedures, expectations, and visit schedules, in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Conduct follow-up communications with participants to support retention, answer questions, and reinforce protocol compliance.
• Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments, ensuring participants receive timely reminders and necessary information.
• Coordinate closely with research staff and site personnel to support smooth execution of the study and accurate documentation.
• Visiting clinics and hospitals to educate medical professionals and patients about the clinical trial, distributing study materials, posting recruitment materials, and maintaining online portals to track metrics.
• Building relationships between clinical researchers and community physicians to facilitate patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• Maintain accurate and organized records related to chart reviews, pre-screening activities, participant recruitment, and follow-up interactions.
• Use electronic medical records (EMR) systems to identify, track, and manage potential and enrolled participants.
• Adhere strictly to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and HIPAA requirements in all aspects of participant interaction and data handling.
• Contribute to a fast-paced research environment by managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload, and maintaining strong attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with chart review and pre-screening patients for clinical trials.
• Hands-on experience with patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging participants and collaborating with research staff.
• Ability to work confidently and professionally in a clinical research setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and protocol adherence.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting clinical trials in an outpatient or research site setting.
• Experience educating patients or participants about clinical research procedures and expectations.
• Comfort using EMR systems for chart review, patient identification, and tracking.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse participant populations and encourage ongoing engagement in the study.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and workflow improvement within a research environment.

Work Environment

This role is part-time at 24 hours per week, flexible to work Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. The work environment is fast paced and requires consistent attention to detail, multitasking, and effective time management. You will work on-site at a clinical research location in Houston, TX, collaborating closely with research staff and using electronic medical record (EMR) systems as a core part of your daily responsibilities. The setting is professional and patient-focused, with an emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to clinical research standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX 77074.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX 77074.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

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