Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support dermatology-focused, industry-initiated clinical trials. This individual will be responsible for overseeing multiple studies while working closely with the Principal Investigator, sponsors, and patients to ensure successful study execution in compliance with GCP, FDA regulations, and site protocols.

This is a fast-paced, patient-facing role with strong enrollment support, allowing coordinators to focus on study execution and quality data collection.

Study & Workload Overview

• Manage approximately 1115 active studies per coordinator, typically assigned by sponsor
• Support a portfolio of industry-initiated dermatology trials
• Average 2025 patient visits per week
• Strong built-in recruitment support: ~95% of enrollment is driven by the onsite physician, allowing for consistent patient flow

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials from startup through closeout under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Site Manager
• Conduct patient visits, ensuring strict adherence to study protocols
• Perform clinical procedures, including:
  • Vital signs
  • ECGs
  • Blood and urine collection and processing
• Administer patient questionnaires, diaries, and study-related materials
• Schedule and coordinate patient visits, assessments, and follow-ups
• Maintain accurate source documentation and case report forms (CRFs), ensuring regulatory compliance
• Perform clinical data collection and entry, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Monitor patient safety, including protocol compliance and reporting requirements
• Manage investigational product, including receipt, storage, dispensing, and accountability
• Coordinate with laboratories for processing and shipment of specimens
• Support patient screening and recruitment efforts as needed
• Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure audit readiness
• Ensure all study supplies and equipment are available and functional
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, SOPs, GCP, and FDA regulations

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator or similar role
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Patient visits and study coordination
  • Data collection and documentation
  • Regulatory compliance (GCP, FDA guidelines)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities
• Comfortable in a high-volume, patient-facing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in dermatology clinical trials
• Phlebotomy experience (certification preferred)
• Bilingual skills (a plus, depending on patient population)
• Clinical Research Coordinator certification (CCRC)

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fountain Valley, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fountain Valley, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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