Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Title: Bilingual Clinical Research Coordinator Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Position - Until November 2026 Job Description This full-time Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a Pneumococcal Disease clinical trial at a research site in the Richmond/Houston, TX area. You will play a key part in identifying and recruiting eligible participants, educating them about the study, and ensuring they remain engaged and compliant throughout the trial. The position requires strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with both participants and research staff. Responsibilities + Review electronic medical records (EMR) to assess potential participants against study inclusion and exclusion criteria. + Pre-screen potential participants based on protocol-defined eligibility requirements. + Recruit and enroll participants into the clinical trial in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. + Provide clear and thorough education to participants about the clinical trial, including study procedures, expectations, and follow-up requirements. + Conduct follow-up communications with participants to support retention and ensure ongoing protocol compliance. + Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments, and send reminders and relevant information to participants in a timely manner. + Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of chart reviews, pre-screening activities, and participant interactions in the EMR and study records. + Collaborate closely with the research team to coordinate patient recruitment activities and ensure smooth trial operations. + Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and site-specific policies in all aspects of participant management and data handling. Essential Skills + Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator. + At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical research studies. + At least 2 years of experience working with electronic medical records (EMR). + Hands-on experience with chart review and pre-screening of patients for clinical trials. + Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements. + Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP). + Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants, visits, and follow-up activities. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage confidently with participants and research staff. + Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical research environment with a high level of attention to detail. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred and will support communication with a diverse participant population. + Familiarity with patient recruitment strategies and tools used in clinical research. + Ability to build rapport with participants and encourage ongoing engagement in the study. + Comfort working within structured protocols and adhering to regulatory and ethical standards. Work Environment This role follows a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. The work environment is fast paced and requires consistent attention to detail, particularly when reviewing EMR data, pre-screening participants, and coordinating visits. You will work onsite at a clinical research facility in the Richmond/Houston, TX area, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary research team and interacting regularly with study participants. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Richmond,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026. 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