Administrative - Clinical Research Coordinator

Carenest Health Services•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports investigators in conducting multiple clinical research trials in accordance with research center standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Working with the research team, the coordinator organizes enrollment, study visits, and follow-up care for patients participating in trials across various therapeutic areas. The role serves as a liaison among sponsors and monitors, regulatory agencies, patients, investigators, nurses, and other staff, and participates in internal and external quality audits. The coordinator may act as the primary CRC for more complex protocols or patient populations, and may assist with training research assistants and CRCs. This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position in Santa Monica, with a possible hybrid arrangement. The schedule is five 8-hour day shifts per week. The posting states a permanent hire rate of approximately $45–$46 per hour and notes that candidates should be aware of this before accepting the contract. A commute of 30 minutes or less is preferred; candidates living in Santa Monica are preferred because of traffic and commute distance.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a clinical research setting managing patients.
Patient-facing clinical trials experience is required.
EPIC experience is required.
Must have a blood draw certification or qualification; the posting specifies being a phlebotomist, medical assistant, LVN, or RN.
Strong computer skills, including Outlook, MS Teams, Word, and Excel.
Device trial experience is not accepted.
Solely data-trial experience is not accepted.
Must be able to work five 8-hour day shifts per week.

Nice To Haves

CCRC certification through ACRP.
Experience with neurological conditions.
Spanish or Korean language skills.
Ability to commute within 30 minutes; living in Santa Monica is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support investigators in conducting multiple clinical research trials in accordance with research center SOPs and applicable regulations.
Coordinate enrollment, study visits, and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials.
Serve as a liaison among sponsors and monitors, regulatory agencies, patients, investigators, nurses, and other staff.
Participate in internal and external quality audits.
Perform job functions promptly and efficiently.
Serve as the primary CRC for more complex protocols or patient populations.
Consistently exceed the minimum CRC workload index.
Assist in training new research assistants and CRCs as needed.
Follow the organization's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, standards, practices, and applicable compliance and legal requirements.
Promptly report suspected or potential violations and cooperate in investigations.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance, good attendance, and cooperative working relationships with staff and physicians.
Represent the organization positively and professionally in the community.
Maintain organizational and patient confidentiality.