Contractor- Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Pasadena, CA)

Profound Research•Pasadena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 1099 contract opportunity designed to support near-term vaccine study needs, with the potential to convert to a full-time position based on business needs, performance, and role availability. It offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in clinical research, supporting the day-to-day execution of high-volume vaccine clinical trials. The role involves learning by doing, with experience in study coordination, patient interaction, data collection, and clinical procedures in a fast-paced, site-based research environment. Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeutic option for their patients, handling all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. This model gives patients access to the newest therapies while maintaining the trusted patient-physician relationship.

Requirements

High school diploma or technical degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, OR Associate’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework or experience in a clinical or life sciences setting
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes accurately
Clear, professional communication with patients, caregivers, clinical staff, and internal team members
Proficient with standard computer tools; able to learn new systems quickly
Familiarity with medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and care when working with patients and sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical research experience, especially in a clinical research coordinator, assistance clinical research coordinator, research assistant, or patient-facing site support role
Experience supporting vaccine studies, infectious disease studies, immunization clinics, urgent care, primary care, or other high-volume patient-facing clinical environments
Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, vital signs, EKGs, or other clinical procedures
Prior exposure to Good Clinical Practice, source documentation, regulated healthcare environments, or audit-ready documentation standards
Experience using electronic medical records, CTMS platforms, eSource systems, lab portals, or other clinical documentation systems

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of high-volume vaccine clinical trials, including patient visits, scheduling, and study-related procedures
Assist with data collection and documentation while learning to apply the rigorous standards that clinical research requires
Perform and develop competency in clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen processing
Help prepare for and support efficient participant visits, including rooming patients, organizing supplies, preparing visit materials, and keeping the site team aligned during busy clinic days
Interact directly with study participants by greeting them, explaining visit steps, answering process-related questions within scope, and ensuring they feel supported throughout the visit
Work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and site leadership, asking questions, seeking feedback, and building your clinical research knowledge
Follow study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, Good Documentation Practices, and infection control expectations to support compliant, audit-ready trial execution
Help maintain organized study materials, supplies, documentation, and lab-related workflows needed for patient visits and site operations
Communicate clearly with site team members regarding patient needs, visit flow, documentation status, specimen handling, and study-related tasks
Contribute to a fast-paced, team-based site environment where quality, urgency, and patient experience all matter