Clinical Research Coordinator III

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation.  Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects.  Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. 

Job Overview 

This position will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in planning and implementing clinical research studies as assigned. This individual will play a key role in expanding clinical research activities to a community hospital setting while being supported by a research infrastructure based at Tufts Medical Center. This position requires a highly motivated and independent professional who can navigate the challenges of implementing and conducting clinical studies with minimal on-site supervision. The CRC III will be responsible for participant recruitment, study visit coordination, engaging with participants and clinical staff, ensuring protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, data collection, and communication with the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Success in this role depends on strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and proactive communication. The CRC III may need to identify operational challenges, propose solutions, and maintain clear, open lines of communication with a distanced supervisor and research team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who thrives in an autonomous environment, takes initiative in addressing study-related challenges, and contributes to the growth of clinical research at a new site.

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Four (4) years of related experience. 

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required based on specific role requirements. 

3. Two (2) years in clinical research related activities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Master's degree or equivalent

2. (5) years clinical trial research experience, clinical or scientific related discipline.

3. CRA certification desired
4. BLS certification may be required based on specific role requirements
5. IATA Hazardous Good Shipping Certification
6. CITI Human Research Protection Certification

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Responsible for assisting in the recruitment of study participants. Assesses potential patients and eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on protocol requirements. Reviews all eligibility and ineligibility criteria in the patient’s record. Verifies information with the physician. Interviews patients to obtain information for