Position Title: Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Location: Riverside, CA 92501
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (Potential for 7 AM start for early cases)
Position Summary:
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols, serving as a liaison with local investigators and research personnel, and acting as a central resource for assigned research projects. This role plays a key part in maintaining site compliance and ensuring patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Research Operations:
- Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols.
- Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and supervisors.
- Collaborate with various departments, including finance, hospital administration, and the IRB.
- Coordinate study assessments from feasibility submission to closeout.
- Provide protocol awareness training to site personnel, including physicians, nurses, and clinical staff.
- Maintain and document all protocol-required tasks (e.g., medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, lab draws).
- Ensure accurate scheduling of follow-ups, imaging, and procedures per protocol.
- Complete and submit all data requests, including queries, within the specified timeframe.
- Support study teams in risk mitigation and compliance optimization.
Site Development & Coordination:
- Assess site feasibility and study performance in collaboration with investigators.
- Meet regularly with physicians and administrators to evaluate study success.
- Work with various departments to implement research-related processes.
- Provide research updates during administrative meetings.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Monitor patient enrollment through weekly reports and share updates with supervisors.
- Facilitate ongoing training and continuing education for investigators as needed.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree – Required
- Master's degree – Preferred
- 1 years of relevant experience – Required
- 5 years of relevant experience – Preferred
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Certifications:
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP or CCRP) – Preferred
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of clinical trials, research operations, and protocol compliance
- Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical research regulations (ICH-GCP, IRB processes, FDA regulations)
- Ability to identify and escalate critical issues to PI, IRB, or supervisors
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with clinical trial procedures, including ECG acquisition, phlebotomy, and specimen processing
- Proficiency in CTMS, electronic data capture systems, and research documentation tools
Health Requirements:
- TB Test: Must provide proof of a test completed within the last 3 months.
- Immunization Review: Proof of immunity required for the following:
- Tdap vaccine (since age 11)
- MMR vaccine (2 doses) or titer immunity
- Varicella vaccine (2 doses) or titer immunity
- Hepatitis B vaccine (3 doses) or titer immunity (or signed declination)
- Influenza vaccine (when in season) or signed declination
Additional Information:
- Travel Requirement: No travel required.
- Work Environment: Onsite at Riverside Community Hospital.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.