Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) plays a critical role in the execution and management of clinical research studies at the site level. The CRC is responsible for coordinating daily research activities in accordance with the study protocol, ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and site SOPs. This position ensures that clinical trials are conducted with the highest ethical and quality standards to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants.

Key ResponsibilitiesStudy Coordination & Patient Management

• Coordinate and conduct all assigned study visits according to protocol, including screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up visits.
• Manage subject recruitment, scheduling, informed consent, and retention activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of source documents, eCRFs, and essential documentation.
• Perform and document vital signs, visual assessments, questionnaires, and study procedures as delegated.
• Maintain excellent communication with study participants to support compliance and retention.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Adhere to FDA, ICH-GCP, IRB, and sponsor/CRO requirements at all times.
• Maintain regulatory binders, delegation logs, training logs, and protocol deviation logs.
• Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments as needed.
• Participate in internal QC, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections; implement corrective actions as required.

Data & Documentation

• Enter data promptly and accurately into electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Reconcile source vs. eCRF data regularly to ensure accuracy and resolve data queries in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete study files in accordance with ALCOA-C principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete).
• Track study visits and patient stipends to support invoicing and payment reconciliation.

Operational Support

• Coordinate with pharmacy, imaging, laboratory, and surgical teams to ensure protocol adherence.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and internal staff.
• Attend investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and protocol training sessions as required.
• Assist in training new research staff and support cross-coverage across studies when needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical research experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and FDA regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple protocols simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EDC systems, and eRegulatory platforms.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Preferred (Not Required):

• CCRC or ACRP/SOCRA certification (or willingness to obtain in the future).
• Prior ophthalmic clinical research experience, including knowledge of ophthalmic assessments, imaging modalities, or gene therapy studies.

Work Environment

• On-site role based in Torrance, CA.
• Fast-paced, patient-focused environment with frequent interactions with clinical teams and sponsors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly or salaried compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Torrance, CA 90503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person