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Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202500253S
Title Coordinator V - Clinical Research Coordinator
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 19. Please see Pay Grade Table at: .
Occupational Category Professional
Department COM Research
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date 08/15/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences) is required; a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical research coordination or clinical trials administration or in a related field. Certification through ACRP or SOCRA (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) is strongly preferred. Experience working in a clinical or academic medical setting, with familiarity in informed consent, data collection, and regulatory compliance. Medical Assistant certification or relevant clinical experience is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work for the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Supports the integration and administration of clinical research within the on-site primary care clinic and performs basic medical assistant duties.
Primary Responsibilities Oversee the work of assigned program. Recruits research participants from the clinic population and ensure the proper conduct of informed consent procedures in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved protocols. Collects and enter clinical research data with accuracy and timeliness (Familiarity with Athena EHR system is preferred). Collaborates with medical assistants, nurses, residents, and physicians to support study-related procedures within the clinical workflow. Performs basic medical assisting tasks when required (e.g., vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling). Assists faculty researchers in operationalizing study protocols within the clinic environment. Maintains study documentation and support regulatory compliance, including IRB submissions and adverse event reporting. Coordinates with external sites, including the preceptor network and residency locations, for multi-site study oversight and documentation. Works collaboratively with residents to support their participation in clinical research and ensure protocol adherence. Communicates regularly with study sponsors, monitors, and faculty investigators .Participates in research team meetings, audits, and training sessions as needed. Leads participant recruitment, informed consent, and data collection activities while ensuring compliance with institutional and federal research regulations. Develops and recommends program guidelines. Interprets policies, rules, and regulations and ensures they are followed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and human subject protection principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with clinicians, researchers, and patients. Ability to work independently in a clinical setting with minimal supervision. Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple concurrent studies. This is a full-time, on-site position. Some travel to affiliated clinical sites or study meetings may be required. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts. The individual will serve as a bridge between research faculty, clinical staff, residents, and patients to embed research protocols into routine clinical operations. In addition to on-site work, the coordinator may support multi-site clinical studies conducted across the college's preceptor network. This role requires strong collaboration, clinical knowledge, and regulatory expertise.
Full Time Part Time Full Time
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EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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