Clinical Research Coordinator I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support investigators and research teams in conducting clinical studies. You will coordinate activities across the research lifecycle, assist with recruitment, data collection from EMRs, and regulatory submissions, while ensuring compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

The role involves collaboration with diverse teams to optimize study operations and study budgeting/ invoicing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical trial coordination or with computerized databases.
• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related scientific field; CRC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage study activities throughout the research lifecycle.
• Assist with protocol adherence, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling and follow-up.
• Coordinate specimen collection, processing, shipment and storage.
• Support regulatory submissions, safety reporting, IRB applications, amendments and closeouts.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Computerized databases

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic data capture systems

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports principal investigators and research teams in the conduct of clinical research studies by coordinating and managing study activities throughout the research lifecycle. Responsibilities include reviewing and adhering to clinical research protocols; assisting with participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up; coordinating specimen collection, processing, shipment, and storage; managing study treatment logistics and follow-up activities as applicable; and collecting, extracting, and reporting study data from electronic medical records and source documents using paper and electronic data capture systems. The role also supports safety reporting, regulatory compliance activities, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, including new study applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closeouts. Additional responsibilities include maintaining regulatory binders and study documentation, supporting study startup activities such as budgets, contracts, medical coverage analyses, ancillary department approvals, and regulatory submissions, as well as processing study invoicing and ensuring adherence to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.

Required

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience in clinical trial coordination or computerized databases.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in related scientific field.
• Certified clinical research associate/coordinator preferred.