Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Arkansas System

Clinical Research Coordinator I responsible for facilitating daily clinical research activities for UAMS. Collaborating with researchers and managing participant recruitment, data collection, and project operations.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Position will be directly responsible for facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical research activities for multiple research studies
Working closely with investigators, research sponsors, contract research organization representatives, research staff, and UAMS institutional oversight offices
Organize complex projects, provide attention to detail, and communicate effectively
Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, consent, data collection including administration of survey instruments and collection of biometrics
Management of records, generation of reports and management of the day-to-day operations of the research projects including scheduling and appointment reminder calls
Maintain and manage study files and research databases within established quality control and security protocols
Apply knowledge of local policies, federal regulations, and guidelines in support of an assigned clinical trial portfolio and the objectives of the Rural Research Network
Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team
Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self
Maintain a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years general research experience, or
High School diploma/GED plus 7 years general research experience
Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and/or data collection, or
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years clinical research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study planning/development, study coordination/management and data collection AND requires CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent professional certification
Level 1 : Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire
Level II : Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire
Level III : CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification required at hire. CRS certification required within 2 years of hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchstudy planningstudy coordinationdata collectionbiometricsreport generationquality controlresearch databasesparticipant recruitmentsurvey administration

Soft Skills

attention to detaileffective communicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationworkflow managementproblem-solvingtime managementcross-functional teamworkadherence to quality standardsinitiative

Certifications

CCRPCCRCCRS certification