Clinical Research Specialist

Overview Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. Responsibilities We are looking for a Clinical Research Specialist to join our growing team! Working closely with the Principal Investigator, you will be responsible for clinical trials, including facilitating and coordinating daily study activities. In your role, you will consistently have the opportunity to lead our research efforts! You should possess the ability to carry out proper handling of highly sensitive information, all the while following protocol and maintaining IRB approval. From study testing, to enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, to longitudinal cohort studies, your expertise will be essential to the quality improvement of our research process. Key Technical & Rating Scale Experience: Candidates should ideally have experience with: General/Neuro/Cognitive Scales: MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog, CIBIC, CSSR-S (Suicide rating), Ham-D, NPI, RUD, Trails A & B, Geriatric Depression Scale, ADLs, DAD, and Wechsler Memory Scale. Movement Disorder & Side Effect Scales (Highly Desired): AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale), TDIS (Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale), BARS (Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale), and Modified SAS (Simpson-Angus Scale).Work Locations: Must be mobile and flexible across three primary sites in Fresno, Ca. Standard Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMSchedule Flexibility: Requires flexibility for occasional early starts (checking drugs/protocols) or coordinating with East Coast sponsors. Qualifications EducationBachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Health Sciences field requiredMaster's Degree in Healthcare or Health Sciences field preferredExperience1 years of research or clinical trial experience requiredExperience with Pharmaceutical/medical device trials or UC Consortium experience (StrokeNet, NIH, National Cancer Institute) preferredBackgrounds in Neuroscience/Neurology or Oncology preferred. Experience in one or more preferred: General/Neuro/Cognitive Scales: MMSE, CDR, ADAS-Cog, CIBIC, CSSR-S (Suicide rating), Ham-D, NPI, RUD, Trails A & B, Geriatric Depression Scale, ADLs, DAD, and Wechsler Memory Scale. Movement Disorder & Side Effect Scales (Highly Desired): AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale), TDIS (Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale), BARS (Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale), and Modified SAS (Simpson-Angus Scale). Licenses and CertificationsOne of the following is required within 1 year of hire or transfer into positionCRA - Clinical Research AssociateCCRP - Certified Clinical Research ProfessionalBLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required Disclaimers • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-R5695Category: ProfessionalShift Type: Full-TimeShift: Exempt 8 HourShift Schedule: DaysFacility: Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC)Location: US-CA-FresnoPosted Date: 8/21/2026Min: USD $37.33/Hr.Max: USD $47.50/Hr.