Position: Clinical Research Coordinator (Oncology)
Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire
Location: Onsite - San Luis Obispo & St. Marie, California
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support active oncology clinical trials at hospital-based research sites in California. This is a hands-on, fully onsite role supporting patient-facing research activities from study start-up through close-out.
This is a net-new, urgent opening with a strong likelihood of extension and potential conversion to a full-time role.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinate and execute oncology clinical trials under the direction of Principal Investigators
- Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll research participants
- Coordinate and conduct protocol-required visits, procedures, labs, and assessments
- Collect, enter, and report study data per protocol and sponsor requirements
- Process, handle, and ship biological specimens in accordance with federal regulations
- Support study drug accountability and coordinate medication administration
- Identify and report adverse events, SAEs, protocol deviations, and violations
- Participate in sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
- Serve as a liaison between patients, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and clinical teams
- Maintain inspection and audit readiness across studies
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
- At least 1 year of oncology clinical trial experience
- Experience serving as primary CRC on multiple drug and/or device trials
- Strong patient-facing experience in a healthcare or research setting
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with EDC systems and CTMS platforms
- Ability and willingness to work fully onsite
Certifications:
Willingness to obtain one of the following within 12 months:
- CCRP (SOCRA)
- CCRC (ACRP or SCRA)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ANCC)
Additional Details:
- Full-time, onsite schedule
- Equipment provided
- EHR: Cerner
- Interview process includes one virtual interview and one onsite interview
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person