Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) I–II to support an active influenza and COVID-19 observational study in a high-acuity clinical setting. This role is fully on-site and embedded within the Emergency Department (ED) and inpatient units, where the CRC will play a key role in participant enrollment, patient-facing research activities, and clinical sample collection and processing.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working directly with infectious disease patients, and thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment. Strong communication skills and attention to protocol and regulatory compliance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with study participants and communicate relevant findings to clinical providers
• Identify and screen eligible patients using the track board across ED and inpatient units
• Approach, consent, and interview patients who test positive for influenza and/or COVID-19
• Administer and complete patient questionnaires
• Perform baseline testing and clinical sample collection at initial visits (e.g., blood, respiratory samples)
• Conduct serial sample collections at follow-up intervals (nasal swabs, throat swabs, saliva samples, etc.)
• Process and handle biological samples in the laboratory in accordance with study protocols
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to study, institutional, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of clinical or research experience
• Phlebotomy experience
• Comfort and prior experience conducting nasal swabs and working with influenza/COVID-positive patients
• Experience screening, consenting, and enrolling research participants
• Experience with clinical sample processing
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress Emergency Department environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting observational influenza and/or COVID-19 research studies

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