Clinical Research Coordinator Houston Research Institute Lakewood, CA Job Details Full-time From $75,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vascular access Direct patient care Certified Phlebotomy Technician Teamwork Biostatistics Phlebotomy specimen handling ICH guidelines Records management Bachelor's degree Clinical data entry Data management Patient interaction Health information management Clinical quality assurance standards Clinical confidentiality policies Managing patient records FDA regulations Time management

Full Job Description Clinical Research Coordinator Location:

Lakewood/Long Beach California Position Type:

Full-Time, Onsite We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our clinical research team in Lakewood, California . Our research sites conduct clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on metabolic disease, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and related conditions . The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, sponsors, CROs, and the clinical operations team to ensure the successful execution of clinical research protocols. This is a hands-on, patient-facing position requiring strong clinical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple study activities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about clinical research and patient care, is comfortable interacting with study participants, and can independently perform clinical procedures while maintaining strict adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Coordinate the day-to-day activities of assigned clinical research studies from start-up through study closeout. Screen and recruit potential study participants according to protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conduct informed consent discussions and ensure appropriate documentation of the consent process, as delegated and permitted by the protocol and site procedures. Schedule and conduct study visits and ensure all protocol-required procedures are completed accurately and within required visit windows. Perform phlebotomy and other clinical procedures as required by study protocols. Process, prepare, label, and ship biological specimens in accordance with protocol, laboratory, and sponsor requirements. Obtain and document vital signs, ECGs, medical histories, medication histories, and other clinical assessments as required. Administer investigational products or other study-related medications when appropriately delegated and trained. Assess and document adverse events, concomitant medications, and changes in participants' medical status. Review laboratory results and other study data and appropriately communicate clinically significant findings to the Investigator or designated medical staff. Maintain accurate and timely source documentation, electronic data capture (EDC) entries, and other required study documentation. Respond to data queries and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies. Maintain study-specific regulatory and essential documents in accordance with

ICH-GCP, FDA

requirements, and site SOPs. Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, vendors, investigators, and other members of the research team. Assist with sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and other study-related activities. Track recruitment, screening, enrollment, retention, and study milestones. Educate participants regarding study procedures, visit requirements, medication administration, and study expectations. Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable privacy requirements. Ensure all study activities are performed in accordance with the protocol, GCP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the clinical team to provide a positive, professional, and patient-centered research experience. Required Qualifications Current Phlebotomy Certification - REQUIRED. Minimum of 1 year of clinical research experience preferred; experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator strongly preferred. Clinical healthcare experience involving direct patient care. Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture/phlebotomy and specimen collection. Knowledge of

ICH-GCP, FDA

regulations, and clinical research principles. Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document clinical and research information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investigators and the broader research team. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-facing clinical environment. Proficiency with electronic medical records and/or electronic clinical research systems. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive health information appropriately. Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, health sciences, or a related field Equivalent clinical research or healthcare experience may be considered. Preferred Experience Previous experience coordinating clinical trials from screening through study completion. Experience in obesity, diabetes, metabolic disease, gastroenterology, hepatology, or fatty liver disease . Experience with Phase I, II, III, or IV clinical trials. Experience with EDC systems such as Medidata Rave, Oracle Clinical, Veeva, or similar platforms. Experience with electronic medical records such as Epic, Athenahealth, or similar systems. Experience with ECGs, vital signs, specimen processing, and other protocol-specific clinical assessments. Experience working with central laboratories and clinical trial specimen shipments. Previous experience communicating with sponsors, CROs, and clinical research monitors. Familiarity with clinical research terminology, essential documents, source documentation, and regulatory requirements. Experience with patient recruitment, prescreening, and retention strategies. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a clinically skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Clinical Research Coordinator who takes pride in providing an exceptional experience for study participants while maintaining the highest standards of research quality. The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable drawing blood, interacting directly with patients, learning new protocols quickly, staying organized, and taking ownership of their studies . Strong candidates will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and a genuine interest in advancing medical research. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced Principal Investigators and a collaborative clinical research team while contributing to studies that have the potential to advance treatment options for patients with metabolic and other chronic diseases.

Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person