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Site Clinical Specialist

1-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Site Clinical Specialist – Clinical Research (Onsite, Richfield, Minnesota)

Location: Richfield, Minnesota, USA
Job ID: R-01333502
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Clinical Research
Work Model: Fully Onsite

Overview

Join a leading global contract research organization committed to advancing innovative therapies and accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. As a Site Clinical Specialist with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality clinical trials involving patients and healthy volunteers. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about delivering clinical excellence, safeguarding patient well-being, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Work Schedule

Standard Schedule (Monday–Friday)
Environment: Office/Onsite


Role Summary

The Site Clinical Specialist supports the successful execution of clinical trials by performing protocol-driven procedures, ensuring patient safety, maintaining accurate documentation, and upholding FDA, GCP, and ICH standards. This role directly contributes to clinical data integrity and the overall success of each study.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct multiple concurrent clinical research studies in compliance with FDA/GCP and ICH guidelines.

  • Provide medical care and monitoring, ensuring patient safety throughout the study lifecycle.

  • Schedule subject visits within protocol-defined windows to optimize study capacity.

  • Perform all study-specific procedures, including informed consent, screening, vital signs, ECGs, pregnancy tests, and related assessments.

  • Document patient data and test results accurately in protocol-required forms and systems.

  • Maintain investigational product accountability logs as needed.

  • Report potential non-compliance issues to appropriate site personnel.

  • Verify and maintain IRB approval for all assigned studies.

  • Promote patient engagement and retention through clear communication and professional rapport.

  • Attend site initiation visits, protocol training sessions, and operational meetings.

  • Coordinate patient communication including appointment reminders, follow-ups, and result notifications.

  • Upload, update, and manage study information within sponsor systems.

  • Maintain complete and current source documentation for all study participants.

  • Adhere to internal SOPs, COP/SCOP, and clinical operations standards.

  • Support overall site organization, including proper waste disposal and facility upkeep.


Required Experience

  • Minimum 1–3 years of hands-on experience in clinical research, clinical operations, or a related healthcare/laboratory environment.

  • Experience conducting protocol-based procedures and working within FDA/GCP/ICH regulatory frameworks is highly preferred.

  • Prior experience in patient-facing or clinical care settings is a strong advantage.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of clinical research processes, GCP, SOPs, informed consent, and safety reporting.

  • Ability to work independently with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Skilled in analyzing complex clinical information and problem-solving efficiently.

  • Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

  • Strong communication skills with proficiency in English.

  • Effective decision-making, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong organizational capabilities with proficiency in basic computer applications.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-driven clinical environment.


Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Range (Minnesota): USD 27.00 – 33.00
Eligible for a variable annual performance bonus based on company and individual results.

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a comprehensive U.S. Total Rewards package including:

  • National medical, dental, and vision plans with wellness incentives

  • Employee assistance and family support programs

  • Commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

  • Minimum 120 hours paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays

  • Paid parental leave (3 weeks bonding, 8 weeks caregiver leave)

  • Life, accident, short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Competitive 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock options