Clinical Research Coordinator — Psychedelic Therapy Lab

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the ARPA-H EVIDENT project in the USC Brain and Creativity Institute. The role centers on day-to-day trial operations, participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and data integrity under the PI.

You will manage data collection (PHQ-9 and other assessments), ensure regulatory compliance (IRB, FDA, GCP, HIPAA), and assist with sample handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, public health, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of administrative or research experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with meticulous data handling.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment.
• Manage participant scheduling and serve as primary contact across study phases.
• Collect data, including administration and tracking of clinical assessments (e.g., PHQ-9).
• Perform quality control, pre-processing, organization, and secure management of clinical and biological data.
• Assist with sample collection, processing, and shipment.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and protocol compliance (IRB, FDA, GCP, HIPAA).
• Optional engagement in data analysis and manuscript preparation, with pathway to co-authorship.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the ARPA-H EVIDENT project in the USC Brain and Creativity Institute. The role centers on day-to-day trial operations, participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and data integrity under the PI.

You will manage data collection (PHQ-9 and other assessments), ensure regulatory compliance (IRB, FDA, GCP, HIPAA), and assist with sample handling.