Clinical Research Coordinator

Insight Global; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Santa Maria, California. The role involves collaborating with research teams to manage clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling participant recruitment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a science field, experience with clinical trials, and strong patient interaction skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience conducting clinical trials required.
• 2-3 years of experience interacting with patients in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to manage clinical trials and research projects.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll participants.
• Conduct protocol-required visits and collect data.

Skills

Experience conducting clinical trials

Patient interaction

Electronic data capture software

Education

Bachelor's in a science or related field

Tools

Clinical Trial Management Systems

Job description

Base pay range

$75.00/yr - $80.00/yr

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) collaborates with investigators, research teams, clinical departments, IRBs, and sponsors to plan, implement, and manage clinical trials and research projects. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, screening, enrollment; conducting protocol‑required visits; data collection; and coordinating sponsor monitoring or federal audits. The CRC ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and maintains accurate documentation, adverse event reporting, and study drug accountability.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's in a science or related field. A combination of education and/or additional job‑related experience in lieu of the degree.
• 2-3 years of experience conducting clinical trials required; worked as primary research coordinator for at least 5 drug or device trials.
• 2-3 years of experience interacting with patients in a healthcare setting.
• Experience using electronic data capture software and Clinical Trial Management Systems.
• BLS certification.

Plusses

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) within 12 months.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator ACRP (CCRC‑ACRP) within 12 months.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator SCRA (CCRC‑SCRA) within 12 months.
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) within 12 months.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care