Clinical Research Coordinator

Kelly; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Eight paid holidays per year

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for a contract-to-hire opportunity at their Inglewood, CA site. Join a vaccine research team to support execution of vaccine clinical trials and gain experience in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Role targets entry-level candidates with Medical Assistant or Research Associate backgrounds; onsite work and strong organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience as Medical Assistant, Research Assistant, or similar clinical setting is helpful.
• Familiar with clinical research processes, medical terminology, and basic patient care.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute vaccine study protocols under PI supervision and senior staff.
• Schedule and facilitate participant study visits, procedures, and follow-ups.
• Collect and enter clinical data; perform basic patient assessments and vitals.
• Support participant screening, consent, enrollment, and education for protocol compliance.
• Maintain study records and ensure adherence to regulatory, institutional, and protocol guidelines.
• Communicate with study participants to provide education and support study requirements.
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and assist in problem solving.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Data entry

GCP knowledge

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

Electronic data systems

Job description

Description
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients, a leading clinical research organization at their Inglewood, CA site. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Workplace: Onsite in Inglewood, CA.

Pay rate: $28-30/hour

About the Role

Join our high-impact vaccine research team during peak season! We are seeking entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators to support the successful execution of vaccine clinical trials. Ideal candidates include experienced Medical Assistants or Research Associates eager to gain clinical research experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and execution of vaccine study protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior staff
• Schedule and facilitate participant study visits, procedures, and follow-ups
• Collect and accurately enter clinical data; perform basic patient assessments and vitals
• Support participant screening, consent, enrollment, and education to ensure protocol compliance
• Maintain organized study records and ensure adherence to regulatory, institutional, and protocol guidelines
• Communicate with study participants to provide education and support study requirements
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and assist in other study-related problem solving
• Follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and site standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• (If qualified) Assist with laboratory specimen collection and shipping

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher preferred
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant, Research Assistant, or similar clinical setting
• Familiarity with clinical research processes, medical terminology, and basic patient care
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively onsite and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (Microsoft Office); clinical software a plus

Preferred but Not Required

• MA certification, clinical research certification (e.g., CCRC), or willingness to obtain
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with participant screening or electronic data systems

Why Join Us?

• Immediate openings with a fast interview and hiring process
• Make a direct impact on your community’s public health
• Learn and grow within one of the busiest and most rewarding fields in healthcare

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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