Clinical Research Coordinator II

Location:

Cerritos, CA (Training Site)

Travel:
Local travel required to Glendale, Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and Whittier clinics

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Title:

Clinical Research Coordinator (Oncology)

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a robust portfolio of approximately 45 active oncology clinical trials by coordinating all aspects of patient participation and study conduct. This role focuses on screening, recruiting, and consenting patients, performing study-related patient visits and procedures, and collaborating closely with data and regulatory teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with study protocols. The coordinator will see 2-3 patients per day, travel between multiple Southern California sites for patient visits, and play a key role in delivering high-quality oncology research in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

+ Screen, recruit, and consent patients for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.

+ Perform chart reviews to identify eligible patients and verify inclusion and exclusion criteria.

+ Conduct study visits for 2-3 patients per day, ensuring all required procedures and assessments are completed accurately and on time.

+ Obtain and document vital signs during patient visits, following protocol-specific requirements.

+ Perform phlebotomy for study-related blood draws and handle specimens according to study and site procedures.

+ Conduct ECGs (EKGs) and ensure accurate recording and documentation of results for study purposes.

+ Travel to different clinical sites, including locations in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, Glendale (primary focus), and surrounding areas, to conduct patient visits.

+ Coordinate scheduling of patient visits and maintain awareness of the weekly schedule, typically known at least one week in advance.

+ Collaborate with data management staff to support data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and assist with query resolution.

+ Work with regulatory staff to support compliance activities, including accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.

+ Maintain detailed and accurate study records, source documentation, and case report forms for all assigned trials.

+ Communicate effectively with research assistants, data management staff, regulatory staff, and project management support to ensure smooth study operations.

+ Follow all site and study-specific procedures to protect patient safety, confidentiality, and data integrity.

+ Participate in training at the Cerritos location and apply learned procedures and standards consistently across all sites.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator in oncology.

+ Demonstrated ability to screen, recruit, and consent patients for clinical trials.

+ Proficiency in conducting study visits, including obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and conducting ECGs.

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Experience with chart review to assess patient eligibility for oncology clinical trials.

+ Strong understanding of clinical research processes and oncology trial workflows.

+ Ability to travel between multiple clinical sites to support patient visits and study activities.

+ Effective communication skills to interact with patients and multidisciplinary research teams.

+ Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, patient visits, and study documentation.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with data entry and query resolution in various electronic data capture (EDC) systems.

+ Prior experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) and study sponsors.

+ Familiarity with regulatory requirements and documentation processes in clinical research.

+ Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary research team.

+ Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and patient care.

Work Environment

The Clinical Research Coordinator works within a collaborative oncology research team that includes full-time and part-time coordinators, research assistants, data management staff, regulatory staff, and project management support. The role is based across multiple Southern California clinical sites, with Glendale as a primary focus and additional locations in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and nearby areas. Training occurs at the Cerritos location.

Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with schedules for site visits typically known at least one week in…