Location: San Luis Obispo, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (CTH)
Start Date: ASAP – End of February 2025
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our team in San Luis Obispo, CA , to support oncology clinical trials . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in coordinating drug or device trials , interacting with patients in a healthcare setting, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.
Compensation
- Non-RN CRC: ~$35-40/hr
- RN CRC: ~$55-60/hr
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in site initiation visits and sponsor-required training.
- Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants, ensuring informed consent processes are followed.
- Coordinate all study-required visits, procedures, and tests according to protocol.
- Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens following federal biologics shipping regulations.
- Maintain accurate data collection and reporting in compliance with protocols, sponsors, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure adherence to FDA, OHRP, GCP, and IRB regulations.
- Monitor adverse events and report deviations, violations, or exceptions to sponsors and IRBs.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documents , including IRB applications, informed consent forms, and protocol amendments.
- Act as a liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and query resolution .
Minimum Qualifications (Hard Requirements)
- 3+ years of experience conducting oncology clinical trials .
- Served as primary research coordinator for at least 5 drug or device trials .
- 3+ years of experience interacting with patients in a healthcare setting .
- SOCRA (CCRP) or ACRP (CCRC) certification required .
- Local to San Luis Obispo, CA (onsite role).
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field OR equivalent experience.
- Experience with electronic data capture software and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) .
- Lab processing experience required; Phlebotomy certification preferred .
- Human Subjects Protection & Good Clinical Practice training required .
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in drug accountability and specimen collection .
- Knowledge of oncology research protocols and IRB regulatory processes .
- Ability to perform blood draws, ECGs, and NIH Stroke Scale assessments .
- Strong communication and patient advocacy skills .
- Experience working in a hospital, clinic, or research institute setting .
Interview Process
- 30-minute phone interview
- Virtual interview with the research team (if moving forward).
Next Steps
- Ensure candidates have not applied internally before submission (RTR required).
- Confirm willingness to work onsite in San Luis Obispo