Clinical Research Coordinator I - Oncology in Essex

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | On-Site (5 Days/Week)

This position is grant-funded for a period of five years and is therefore considered temporary in nature. While the role is expected to continue for the duration of the grant, ongoing employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to support oncology clinical trials within our Pediatric Oncology Research Program. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and research leadership, the CRC I is responsible for coordinating assigned clinical studies, including participant recruitment, regulatory submissions, data collection, and study documentation to ensure protocol compliance and protection of human subjects. This role is ideal for an individual looking to build upon their clinical research or healthcare experience while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to advancing pediatric oncology research.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned clinical research studies and serve as a liaison between study teams, sponsors, hospital departments, and the IRB.
• Recruit, screen, consent, and follow study participants according to protocol requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents to sponsors and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
• Coordinate study visits, interventions, and data collection activities.
• Monitor and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other reportable events.
• Enter study data into research databases and maintain accurate source documentation.
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready regulatory binders and participant records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, health-related, or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research, direct patient care, nursing, or another healthcare-related role.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow research protocols and regulatory requirements closely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical research experience within oncology or hematology.
• Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and IRB processes.
• Experience with REDCap, OnCore, Rave, Veeva Vault, or similar research systems.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and study documentation.
• Clinical research certification (CCRC, CCRP, or equivalent).

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative Oncology Research team dedicated to improving outcomes for children with cancer and blood disorders through innovative clinical trials. This role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical research career while contributing to meaningful advancements in pediatric oncology.

Please Note: This is an on‑site position in St. Petersburg, FL. Candidates must be able to work on campus five days per week and reside locally or be willing to relocate.

Salary Range Minimum $25.32/hour – Maximum $40.52/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.