Clinical Research jobs

Location: Stoke-on-Trent,

Contract: Full-time permanent

Compensation: Competitive salary

Bodyline Medical Wellness Clinics is a leading CQC-registered clinical services and clinical research group with nearly 20 years of experience delivering patient-centred, medically supported health programmes.

With seven clinics across the Northwest and a nationwide telehealth service, Bodyline specialises in obesity, metabolic and female health — offering GLP-1 weight management, hormone replacement therapy, and diagnostic health services.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to innovation, accessibility and improved health outcomes across the UK, Bodyline has expanded through a dedicated Clinical Research Trial Services and is recruiting a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator.

With a focus on improving access to cutting-edge therapies and studies in the areas of obesity, metabolic disorders, and women’s health, this patient centred service connects patients with new research opportunities and provides sponsors and CROs with a trusted clinical partner for patient recruitment, trial management and participant supported treatment.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a laboratory-focused role responsible for the day-to-day processing, management, storage, and shipment of clinical trial samples. The CRC plays a key role in ensuring all laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols, laboratory manuals, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all applicable regulatory requirements.

The role is primarily based within the Clinical Trial Laboratory and supports the successful delivery of research studies through effective sample management, laboratory operations, and maintenance of laboratory compliance.

Whilst laboratory responsibilities remain the primary focus of the role, the CRC is also expected to provide clinical support when required to ensure the efficient running of study visits. This includes assisting the clinical team with study procedures such as venipuncture, vital signs, 12-lead ECGs, participant assessments, and other protocol-specific activities, working collaboratively with the rest of the clinical team, to ensure high-quality participant care and the successful delivery of clinical trials. The CRC should be flexible in supporting both laboratory and clinical operations, providing assistance in clinic whenever laboratory workload permits or operational demands are required.

Key Responsibilities

Sample Processing and Laboratory Operations

• Ensure compliance with protocol, GCP, and SOP’s
• Receive and process biological samples according to protocol specific laboratory manuals.
• Perform centrifugation, aliquoting, labelling, packaging, and storage of samples.
• Ensure sample processing timelines are met.
• Maintain sample integrity throughout the processing pathway.
• Manage laboratory workflows to support study visits and sample collection schedules.
• Maintain accurate sample tracking and documentation.
• Perform sample reconciliation activities.
• Prepare and coordinate shipments to central laboratories.
• Manage laboratory inventory including study kits, consumables, and processing materials.
• Monitor storage conditions and temperature-controlled environments.
• Maintain freezer, refrigerator, and ambient storage logs.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintain equipment records.

Clinical Trial Laboratory Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory compliance with GCP and laboratory SOPs.
• Support laboratory audits, monitoring visits, and inspections.
• Assist with implementation of new study protocols.
• Review laboratory manuals and establish study-specific laboratory processes.
• Manage laboratory documentation and filing systems.
• Ensure chain of custody requirements are maintained for all samples.
• Support biological sample retention and destruction processes where applicable.

Clinical Responsibilities

Whilst this position sits primarily within the Clinical Trial Laboratory, employees are expected to maintain competency in key clinical research procedures and may be required to support the clinical team during periods of operational need.

Clinical support duties may include:

• Venepuncture and blood collection.
• Vital signs assessments.
• 12-lead ECG acquisition.
• Assisting with participant visits and study procedures.
• Supporting sample collection activities during clinic visits.
• Working closely with GPs to request GP summaries, obtain relevant medical information, and facilitate study-related communication.
• Liaising with external vendors to coordinate study services, arrange participant appointments, manage logistics, and ensure timely completion of study requirements.
• Supporting vendor management by maintaining effective communication with external service providers (e.g. laboratories, imaging providers, couriers, and specialist vendors) to ensure study activities are completed in line with protocol requirements.
• Providing clinical support to the research team as required, ensuring efficient participant flow and maintaining high standards of patient care throughout study visits.

Qualifications, Experience & Essential Skills

• Degree in life sciences or nursing.
• Experience in laboratory or clinical research environments.
• Knowledge of biological sample handling.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5SJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5SJ (preferred)

Work Location: In person