Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Cerritos, CA (Training Site)

Travel: Local travel required to Glendale, Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and Whittier clinics

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (Oncology)

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a robust portfolio of approximately 45 active oncology clinical trials by coordinating all aspects of patient participation and study conduct. This role focuses on screening, recruiting, and consenting patients, performing study-related patient visits and procedures, and collaborating closely with data and regulatory teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with study protocols. The coordinator will see 2–3 patients per day, travel between multiple Southern California sites for patient visits, and play a key role in delivering high-quality oncology research in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and consent patients for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
• Perform chart reviews to identify eligible patients and verify inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Conduct study visits for 2–3 patients per day, ensuring all required procedures and assessments are completed accurately and on time.
• Obtain and document vital signs during patient visits, following protocol-specific requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy for study-related blood draws and handle specimens according to study and site procedures.
• Conduct ECGs (EKGs) and ensure accurate recording and documentation of results for study purposes.
• Travel to different clinical sites, including locations in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, Glendale (primary focus), and surrounding areas, to conduct patient visits.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient visits and maintain awareness of the weekly schedule, typically known at least one week in advance.
• Collaborate with data management staff to support data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and assist with query resolution.
• Work with regulatory staff to support compliance activities, including accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate study records, source documentation, and case report forms for all assigned trials.
• Communicate effectively with research assistants, data management staff, regulatory staff, and project management support to ensure smooth study operations.
• Follow all site and study-specific procedures to protect patient safety, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Participate in training at the Cerritos location and apply learned procedures and standards consistently across all sites.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator in oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to screen, recruit, and consent patients for clinical trials.
• Proficiency in conducting study visits, including obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and conducting ECGs.
• Experience with chart review to assess patient eligibility for oncology clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes and oncology trial workflows.
• Ability to travel between multiple clinical sites to support patient visits and study activities.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, patient visits, and study documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and query resolution in various electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Prior experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) and study sponsors.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and documentation processes in clinical research.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and patient care.

Work Environment

The Clinical Research Coordinator works within a collaborative oncology research team that includes full-time and part-time coordinators, research assistants, data management staff, regulatory staff, and project management support. The role is based across multiple Southern California clinical sites, with Glendale as a primary focus and additional locations in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and nearby areas. Training occurs at the Cerritos location. Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with schedules for site visits typically known at least one week in advance. The environment is professional and patient-focused, with access to clinical equipment such as vital sign monitors, phlebotomy supplies, and ECG machines, and the use of electronic data capture systems to manage study data.

*This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, CA.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cerritos,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2026.

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