Clinical Research Coordinator Whittier, CA

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for managing and coordinating clinical research studies conducted in a hospital setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. The CRC works closely with principal investigators (PIs), research staff, healthcare providers, and study sponsors to support the implementation and management of clinical trials involving human subjects. This position plays a critical role in the day-to-day execution of clinical trials, including participant recruitment, data collection, compliance monitoring, and regulatory documentation.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.

The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

• Comprehensive knowledge in all areas of protocol design and management, FDA regulations, word processing, spreadsheets and, working knowledge of medical research terminology.
• Proficient with computerized and manual data collection.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs. .

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Minimum 2-3 years working in a hospital or academic medical center
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in clinical research
• Must be knowledgeable in internet access to manage clinical trials case report forms.
• Current certificate of Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice training
• Knowledge of medical environment and terminology

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in health sciences or related field
• Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (e.g., ACRP-CCRC or SOCRA-CCRP)

• Comprehensive knowledge in all areas of protocol design and management, FDA regulations, word processing, spreadsheets and, working knowledge of medical research terminology.
• Proficient with computerized and manual data collection.
• Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs. .