Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) -- Gadsden, Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster. 

This role is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator who is excited by the idea of helping build and grow one of our newer sites located in Gadsden, AL. Starting as a part-time opportunity, this position has strong potential to transition into a full-time role as trial activity and patient volume continue to expand.

This opportunity is expected to average approximately 24–30 hours per week and offers a flexible mix of remote and on-site responsibilities based on clinical trial activity and site needs.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, adaptable, and eager to make a direct impact on the site’s success and long-term growth. As the primary CRC and operational lead for the site, this individual will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities, including investigator coordination, sponsor communication, patient flow, study inventory, regulatory support, and overall site operations.

While this role offers strong ownership and leadership opportunities at the site level, you’ll also be supported by an experienced centralized operations team with expertise across patient recruitment, regulatory, quality, project management, and clinical operations to help ensure the site’s continued success and growth.

• Conduct and coordinate all aspects of clinical trial activities at the site.
• Perform  phlebotomy on patients , following proper clinical and safety protocols.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Schedule and conduct study visits, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements.
• Accurately collect, process, and ship biological samples per study-specific guidelines.
• Complete and maintain study documentation, including source documents, regulatory binders, and informed consent forms.
• Perform timely and accurate  data entry into electronic data capture systems (EDC).
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, monitors, and other research team members.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, and IRB regulations.
• Assist in monitoring visits and audit preparation as needed.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, in a similar environment.
• Phlebotomy certification or demonstrated competency in venipuncture (pediatric and adult required).
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory documentation, and data management.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with patients and clinical staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
• CPR certification preferred.

Hawthorne Health is transforming the clinical trial landscape through an innovative site model that integrates research into community-based settings like local pharmacies. By meeting patients where they already receive care, we are improving access, strengthening trust, and driving more inclusive and efficient trials.

We welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals interested in being part of this evolving model.

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