Research Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I / CRC II) Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site) Employment Type: W-2, Full-Time (or Part-Time transitioning to Full-Time) Schedule: Monday - Friday, standard clinic hours (No evenings or weekends) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Clinical Research Coordinator (Entry-Level / CRC I or CRC II) to join our growing clinical research site in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of assigned clinical trials under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Site Leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a coordinator with a strong foundation in clinical trials who wants to grow their career in a supportive, weekday-only clinic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Study Execution & Protocol Compliance: Coordinate clinical trial activities from startup through closeout in strict accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations.
• Patient Recruitment & Screening: Prescreen clinic schedules and patient charts, conduct recruitment outreach, explain study procedures to prospective participants, and facilitate the Informed Consent process alongside the PI.
• Study Visits & Procedures: Conduct scheduled participant visits, obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, administer questionnaires, and perform or coordinate specimen collection, processing, and shipping (IATA).
• Data Management: Accurately record source documentation and enter timely clinical data into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems; resolve data queries within sponsor timelines.
• Sponsor & Monitor Coordination: Prepare for and host Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), Interim Monitoring Visits (IMVs), and closeout visits; serve as a primary point of contact for Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and sponsors.
• Safety & Regulatory Support: Track and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) promptly to the PI, sponsor, and IRB; assist with maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISF) and regulatory binders.
• Investigational Product (IP) Accountability: Receive, store, dispense, and maintain accurate accountability logs for study drug or device supplies as delegated.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator or in direct clinical trial operations (open to multi-specialty backgrounds; no specific therapeutic area required).
• Knowledge Base: Solid working understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory documentation, source documentation standards, and general EDC/EMR navigation.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, clear communication with patients and physicians, and the ability to manage multiple protocols simultaneously.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States as a W-2 employee, able to commute reliably to Los Angeles, CA, and available to start immediately.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• California CPT-1 Phlebotomy Certification or hands-on blood draw and lab processing experience.
• ACRP (CCRC) or SOCRA (CCRP) certification.
• Current GCP and IATA certifications (or willingness to complete upon hire).

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour, based on coordinator level and certifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Full-Time):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable Monday through Friday daytime schedule with no evening or weekend shifts.

How to Apply Please submit your updated resume along with your target hourly rate and earliest available start date.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person