Thermo Fisher Scientific develops and delivers technologies, laboratory products, and pharmaceutical services that support scientific research and healthcare. Its work spans life sciences research, analytical problem-solving, laboratory productivity, diagnostics, and the development and manufacturing of therapies. The company serves customers through a global team and a portfolio of brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. Its careers encompass the scientific, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and service operations behind these offerings.
Travel Clinical Research Coordinator | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Hybrid Minnesota
Traveling Clinical Research Coordinator responsible for clinical trial operations, participant safety, and sponsor communications at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Supports research sites throughout Minnesota and other locations.
Description
- Manage clinical operations across assigned research sites
- Conduct studies in compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH requirements
- Deliver medical care with participant safety as the priority
- Schedule participant visits within protocol-defined windows
- Carry out protocol activities such as informed consent, screening, vital signs, pregnancy testing, height and weight measurements, ECGs, blood collection, and other procedures
- Enter participant information and test results on required documentation
- Maintain investigational product accountability records when needed
- Escalate suspected non-compliance to appropriate site personnel
- Verify IRB approval and maintain compliance with continuing IRB obligations
- Represent the company professionally and build positive participant relationships that support retention
- Attend site initiation visits and applicable protocol training sessions
- Review study plans, identify operational barriers, and communicate resolutions
- Collect and document accurate data using approved study records and electronic forms
- Coordinate with relevant staff to keep study timelines on track
- Monitor participant safety and well-being and communicate concerns to stakeholders
- Complete clinical assessments and review laboratory safety reports
- Report serious and potentially serious adverse events according to company procedures
- Act as the primary sponsor contact for assigned research activities
- Record and distribute relevant communications to appropriate team members
- Provide backup support to the people manager by assigning work, coordinating schedules, and monitoring time
- Take part in interviewing and hiring team members
- Support onboarding, training, and mentoring for new colleagues
- Contribute feedback to team-member performance evaluations
- Complete other study duties supported by documented training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification
- Current BLS certification is required
- At least five years of comparable experience
- Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, and directly related experience may be considered
- Strong knowledge of clinical research practices, including GCP, SOPs, informed consent, and safety monitoring
- Ability to work independently, evaluate information, maintain precision, prioritize sensitive and complex matters, and resolve problems
- Sound discretion and judgment
- Effective decision-making, negotiation, and influencing abilities
- Strong communication skills; English fluency is advantageous
- Well-developed organizational abilities
- Working knowledge of basic computer applications
- Interpersonal skills suited to collaborative team environments
- Willingness and ability to travel 65–70% to research sites
- Ability to work in office, laboratory, and/or clinical settings
- Ability to use the personal protective equipment required for the role
- Ability to remain upright or stationary for 6–8 hours per day
- Ability to lift and carry 15–20 pounds
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform effectively under pressure
Benefits
- Eligibility for a variable annual bonus tied to company, team, and/or individual performance
- National medical and dental coverage
- National vision coverage with health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support resources
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours of paid time off annually
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave comprising three weeks for bonding and eight weeks for caregiver leave
- Accident and life insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Competitive U.S. 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company shares at a discount
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work arrangement