POSITION SUMMARY
RapidTrials is hiring an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support prescreening and recruitment activities for a Phase III MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) clinical trial. This part-time, freelance role is based in Chemnitz, Germany. The role involves identifying potential participants, engaging referral sources, coordinating prescreening, and ensuring compliance with protocol, GDPR, and site SOPs.
Location: On-site, Chemnitz, Germany
Contract Type: Independent Contractor / Freelance
Duration: 3 months
Hours: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Total Project Hours: 520
Reports To: PI or designee
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prescreening & Recruitment
* Review patient charts/EMRs for eligibility
* Serve as contact for interested participants
* Educate patients about the study
* Log patient interest and inform CRC/PI
Patient & Referral Engagement
* Introduce participants to CRC
* Schedule study procedures (eg, Fibroscan, biopsy, EGD)
* Send appointment reminders
* Organize transportation and follow-up
* Request/track medical records
* Share results with referral sources
* Coordinate with CRC
* Complete Sponsor or CRO logs
Documentation & Systems
Enter data into EDC
* Review and QC data in EDC
Compliance & Training
* Complete onboarding requirements:
* Training on protocol and study-related tools and systems
* Site Training, including SOPs and workflow
* Ensure GDPR-compliant data handling, including consent for background checks and data usage
* EU work authorization and freelancer eligibility (tax ID, self-employment registration)
* GCP certification within the past 2 years is required
* Criminal record certificate (national) required
* immunization/health records/clearance (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TB, COVID-19)
* Valid professional license/registration in Germany (cross-border recognition if applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, or healthcare (verified healthcare qualification required)
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a CRC or clinical research nurse role
* Demonstrated prescreening/recruitment experience, preferably in metabolic/liver studies
* Proficiency with EMR (SAP experience preferred), EDC, and CTMS systems.
* Prior experience with industry-sponsored trials is strongly desired
* Strong attention to detail, independent work ethic, and excellent communication skills
* Fluent in German and conversational in English; proof of proficiency may be required
* Currently live and able to commute to a site located in Chemnitz, Germany