Clinical Trial Study Coordinator

Ridge Eye Care Inc; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge Eye Care Inc in Chico, CA is seeking a Clinical Trial Study Coordinator to support site-level execution of clinical studies. You will liaise with participants, investigators, and sponsors to ensure trials comply with protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities include screening and enrolling participants, coordinating visits, ensuring informed consent, data collection, regulatory documentation, and maintenance of study records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or related field.
• 2+ years of clinical research experience.
• HSP and GCP certification or ability to obtain within 5 business days of employment.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and enroll participants.
• Obtain informed consent per protocol.
• Coordinate study visits and lab appointments.
• Follow study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collect and manage study data accurately.
• Monitor participants and report adverse events.
• Maintain regulatory binders and documentation.
• Communicate with sponsors and CROs.

Skills

ICH-GCP familiarity

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Data management

MS Office

Time management

Clinical trial basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

2+ years clinical research experience

HSP and GCP certification

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Trial Study Coordinator

Department

Administration/Clinical Trials

Reports To

Clinical Trial Director

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

NVEC – North Valley Eye Care

Pay Range

$27-31 per hour

Job Summary

The Clinical Trial Study Coordinator plays a key role in the execution and oversight of clinical research studies at the site level. This position serves as the primary liaison between research participants, investigators, and sponsors to ensure that trials are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, study protocols, and ethical standards. The Clinical Trial Study Coordinator supports participant safety and ensures the integrity and quality of trial data.

Essential Functions

• Participant Screening, Recruitment, and Enrollment: Identify eligible participants and guide them through the enrollment process, including informed consent and perform subjects testing as required by the protocol.
• Informed Consent Process: Ensure accurate and thorough completion of consent forms and compliance with California Bill of Rights.
• Study Visit Coordination: Schedule and organize participant visits for screening, follow-ups, and lab appointments as per study protocol.
• Protocol Implementation: Execute study protocols consistently and accurately, maintaining compliance with all sponsor and regulatory requirements.
• Data Collection and Management: Collect, enter, and maintain study data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Participant Monitoring and Follow-Up: Monitor participants for adherence to the study protocol and report adverse events or changes in condition as needed.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and institutional policies.
• Communication and Documentation: Maintain clear and timely communication with sponsors, CROs, and the research team; accurately document study procedures and participant interactions.
• Questionnaire Administration: Administer and collect participant-reported outcomes or quality-of-life questionnaires.
• Medication and Procedures: As needed, dispense investigational products, take and record vital signs, and perform other protocol-required assessments within scope.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and complete regulatory binders, participant records, and study documentation.
• Meeting Attendance: Participate in investigator and study team meetings as directed by the PI or Clinical Trial Director.
• Confidentiality & Ethics: Maintain participant confidentiality and uphold ethical standards throughout all trial activities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of clinical research practices and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP).
• Familiarity with clinical trial documentation and data management systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human subject research ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic data capture systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field preferred; or a minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical research experience.
• Prior experience in clinical trial coordination or a similar role preferred.
• Current certification in Human Subject Protection (HSP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), or ability to obtain within 5 business days of employment.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations with professionalism.

Environment

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Primarily office/research setting with temperature control.
• Occasional visits to clinical areas and laboratories may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting; walking, standing, bending, or lifting (up to 30 pounds).
• Manual dexterity for computer work and handling documents.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• May occasionally require travel to off-site study locations or meetings.

Essential Physical Tasks

• Sight – sufficient to read physical documents, and images on a computer monitor.
• Smell – sufficient to discern smoke/something burning, and other odors.
• Hear – sufficient to hold face to face/telephone/video call conversations, and to discern other ambient noises.
• Touch – sufficient to operate keyboard, mouse, other standard office equipment, and writing implements.
• Physical ability/strength – sufficient to lift, twist, turn, reach, climb, kneel, squat, sit, walk, stand, bend as needed throughout a standard shift.