Research Nurse Coordinator (Open Rank)

About the role

The Research Nurse Coordinator supports complex clinical research protocols involving investigational drugs, devices, or interventions. Working under the Principal Investigator, the coordinator acts as a liaison among UMMS, clinical partners, the IRB, and sponsors to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout each study.

Key responsibilities

• Review and abstract medical record information in line with study protocols, institutional policies, and HIPAA requirements.
• Collaborate with investigational pharmacy to follow randomization schemas, dosing, and administration per protocol.
• Screen, enroll, randomize, and obtain consent from patients according to GCP standards.
• Perform nursing assessments, document study events, and maintain confidentiality of patient and sponsor information.
• Identify, triage, report, and document adverse events in accordance with IRB and sponsor guidelines.
• Schedule, perform, and coordinate all study procedures, ensuring regulatory paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Review clinical billing charges for appropriateness and enter study data into the clinical trial management system.
• Participate in internal quality‑assurance audits and attend required training sessions.

Required profile

• Experience conducting clinical research protocols and interacting with IRBs and sponsors.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, HIPAA, and federal/state regulations governing human subjects research.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and provide clinical consultation as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail for documentation, adverse‑event reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Clinical trial management system (CTMS) usage.
• Electronic medical record abstraction.
• Adverse event identification and reporting.