Job Description

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

1. 30-minute phone interview
2. 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

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