Clinical Research Coordinator
Hawthorne Health · Gadsden, AL
Serve as the primary Clinical Research Coordinator and operational lead for a newer community research site in Gadsden, AL. Coordinate day-to-day clinical trial activities including patient recruitment, study visits, sample handling, documentation and sponsor communication, supported by a centralized operations team.
What you'll do
- Conduct and coordinate clinical trial activities at the site
- Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants per protocol criteria
- Perform phlebotomy and collect, process, and ship biological samples
- Maintain study documentation and enter data into EDC systems
- Communicate with sponsors and monitors and support audits
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or in a similar environment
- Phlebotomy certification or demonstrated venipuncture competency (pediatric and adult)
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory documentation, and data management
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems
Nice to have
- Phlebotomy certification
- CPR certification
Skills
Outlined skills are listed as required.
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About Us
Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.
About the Position
This role is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator who is excited by the idea of helping build and grow one of our newer sites located in Gadsden, AL.
This opportunity is expected to average approximately 32-40 hours per week and offers a flexible mix of remote and on-site responsibilities based on clinical trial activity and site needs.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, adaptable, and eager to make a direct impact on the site’s success and long-term growth. As the primary CRC and operational lead for the site, this individual will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating day-to-day clinical trial activities, including investigator coordination, sponsor communication, patient flow, study inventory, regulatory support, and overall site operations.
While this role offers strong ownership and leadership opportunities at the site level, you’ll also be supported by an experienced centralized operations team with expertise across patient recruitment, regulatory, quality, project management, and clinical operations to help ensure the site’s continued success and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and coordinate all aspects of clinical trial activities at the site.
- Perform phlebotomy on patients, following proper clinical and safety protocols.
- Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants according to inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Schedule and conduct study visits, ensuring adherence to protocol requirements.
- Accurately collect, process, and ship biological samples per study-specific guidelines.
- Complete and maintain study documentation, including source documents, regulatory binders, and informed consent forms.
- Perform timely and accurate data entry into electronic data capture systems (EDC).
- Communicate effectively with sponsors, monitors, and other research team members.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, and IRB regulations.
- Assist in monitoring visits and audit preparation as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, in a similar environment.
- Phlebotomy certification, preferred OR demonstrated competency in venipuncture (pediatric and adult required).
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, regulatory documentation, and data management.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with patients and clinical staff.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.
- CPR certification preferred.
Hawthorne Health is transforming the clinical trial landscape through an innovative site model that integrates research into community-based settings like local pharmacies. By meeting patients where they already receive care, we are improving access, strengthening trust, and driving more inclusive and efficient trials.
We welcome the opportunity to connect with individuals interested in being part of this evolving model.