Flourish Research is looking for motivated, talented, creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives!  We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities.

We are actively hiring for a Lead CRC opportunity at the Flourish Research site in St. Augustine, FL. This site, previously ENCORE Research Group, is located in close proximity to metropolitan Jacksonville, scenic Ponte Vedra Beach, and historic St. Augustine. 

The Lead Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the execution of clinical studies from initiation through close-out, ensuring strict adherence to protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and GCP guidelines. This role involves independently leading assigned trials, guiding research staff as needed, maintaining accurate and timely source documentation, coordinating with sponsors and CROs, and supporting all aspects of clinical trial operations across multiple therapeutic areas—while providing an impeccable patient experience in every, single interaction.

Shift:  Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM + overtime potential
Location:  100 Whetstone Place, Suites 300 – 301, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Compensation:  Competitive hourly base compensation
Benefits:  Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, 401k with 4% match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, referral program, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and 15 days of PTO + 10 company holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the coordination and execution of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring strict adherence to study protocols, GCP, and site SOPs.
• Obtain informed consent from study participants and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the study lifecycle.
• Perform and oversee human specimen collection (phlebotomy), lab processing, and timely preparation of specimen shipments.
• Complete and review study documentation, including source data and adverse event reporting, using electronic systems (e-source).
• Maintain study-specific regulatory files, investigational product accountability, and supply inventory.
• Serve as a liaison between the site and Sponsor/CRO, addressing protocol-related queries and facilitating timely communication.
• Lead and participate in site visits, including qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Mentor and support junior CRCs or research staff as needed, promoting operational consistency and protocol compliance across studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant healthcare or science background strongly valued.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, ideally in a multi-therapeutic research site environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex trials with high patient volume and diverse sponsor expectations.
• Phlebotomy required; additional clinical skills such as EKG or other lab procedures preferred.
• Strong familiarity with e-source systems and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms.
• Deep understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and ethical conduct in clinical research.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation practices.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with PIs, research team, subjects, and sponsor representatives.
• Self-motivated with high-level critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and professional integrity.
• Competent in medical terminology, specimen handling, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package, a supportive and collaborative work environment, and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others!

Flourish Research is where clinical trials thrive.

Flourish Research represents one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial companies with robust capabilities in the therapeutic areas of cardiology/metabolic disorders/renal, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccines.

At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality.

Flourish Research is driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people who are committed to improving the quality of life of communities around the world. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect.

Flourish Research strives to build an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, which reflects the diversity of our local communities. We promote education, acceptance, and inclusion because there is beauty in diversity. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!

It is the policy of Flourish Research not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.