Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator II

Location: Baytown, TX, 100% onsite (M-F)

Duration: 3-Month Contract-to-Full Time Hire (CTH)

Compensation: $55-75k

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No flexibility)

Interview Process: 2 rounds

Position Overview:

The Clinical Research Coordinator II will serve as a lead site-based coordinator for clinical trials at the Baytown hospital location, with support from leadership at the Texas Medical Center. This individual will independently manage 2–7+ clinical studies (active, pipeline, or on hold), supporting complex drug and device trials across multiple therapeutic areas including orthopedics, heart failure, and liver studies. The role requires high autonomy, ownership of logistics, and strong engagement with principal investigators (PIs). This is an excellent opportunity for a research professional ready to step into a lead coordination role with long-term potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day study coordination, from startup through closeout
• Work directly with investigators and clinical teams to ensure study compliance and performance
• Oversee patient recruitment, consent, scheduling, and follow-up
• Coordinate logistics for investigational product management, lab samples, and procedures (centrifuge, freezer, pharmacy)
• Support regulatory documentation, budget tracking, and IRB submissions
• Serve as liaison between PIs, research sponsors, and internal departments
• Drive PI engagement and accountability, particularly for less experienced investigators
• Attend OR procedures and outpatient clinics as needed (patient-facing responsibilities ~50–70%)
• Support audit preparation and regulatory inspections

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of clinical research experience
• Strong background in science or clinical research—not lab/bench work
• Experience working closely with PIs, especially those new to research
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating multiple studies independently
• Highly proactive, self-directed, and comfortable navigating complex studies

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRP) – not required , but supported post-hire
• Prior experience leading studies with investigational drugs or devices
• Previous exposure to diverse therapeutic areas excluding oncology
• Prior involvement in research budget development and sponsor communication

Non-Negotiables:

• Bachelor’s + 4 years relevant clinical research experience
• TX (Houston) residency required
• Must be able to work onsite full time in Baytown (no remote/hybrid)
• Experience with patient-facing duties and clinic/OR coordination

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