Clinical Research Coordinator I/II

Clinical Research Coordinator

Join a collaborative team at the Clinical Trials Unit of Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), where your work will directly support cutting-edge clinical research in partnership with Virginia Mason physicians. Our studies focus on a variety of specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, and Allergy studies. This role offers exposure to a wide range of clinical trials across various phases of development. You will be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment with unparalleled support from our physicians, clinic staff, and dedicated study teams. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support our Principal Investigators in executing high-quality research protocols. Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Work schedule may vary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical research, including collaboration with affiliate or partnering research sites and conducting BRI-based studies
• Prepare for new studies, including regulatory document filing and study monitor visit preparation
• Screen and recruit study subjects, obtain informed consent, and document subject history
• Review adverse events, concomitant medications, and ensure protocol compliance and subject safety
• Handle test articles (TA), complete case report forms, and maintain source documents
• Manage proper standard or research billing and ensure site quality
• Coordinate subject care, including appointment scheduling, record reviews, treatment coordination, and health assessments
• Collect vital signs, perform telephone triage/screening, and assist with subject arrivals
• Conduct phlebotomy, specimen processing using universal precautions, and other procedures as appropriate
• Participate in process improvement activities and develop corrective and preventive action plans

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Coordinator I

  • Minimum of one year full-time related experience required
  • Must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times
  • Understand and comply with sponsor requirements, FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), HIPAA, IRB, and institutional policies and procedures
  • Requires good medical knowledge, including medical terminology and basic subject care
  • May require phlebotomy and vital sign collection skills, as well as the ability to operate centrifuges and EKG machines
  • Preferred: Higher education or vocational training specializing in healthcare
  • May require healthcare licensure or other specialized training

• Clinical Research Coordinator II

  • Minimum of two years full-time related experience in clinical research required
  • Must maintain subject and document confidentiality at all times and comply with sponsor requirements, FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), HIPAA, Institutional Review Boards (IRB), and institutional policies and procedures
  • Ability to provide guidance or informal supervision to a Research Assistant or CRC I in the conduct of their study, as applicable
  • Bachelor's degree and SOCRA or ACRP certification strongly preferred
  • A Master's degree in clinical research or a related field, or an M.D., may substitute for the two years of clinical research experience

Compensation

• Clinical Research Coordinator I - $25.66 to $37.21 hourly
• Clinical Research Coordinator II - $30.00 to $44.69 hourly

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

The Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) works together with clinicians at Virginia Mason Medical Center to bring clinical research opportunities to patients, giving them access to clinical trials for over 100 different conditions including cancer, digestive disease, cardiology, and neuroscience. The Clinical Research Program at BRI oversees all clinical research at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining the expertise of a world-renowned research institute with remarkable healthcare to support studies that contribute to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a variety of diseases.

BRI is an independent, nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. Our culture is based on the values of collaboration, respect, innovation, and inquiry; team members work together to support patients and clinicians with the goal of better outcomes for all.

At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitments to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.