Contractor- Clinical Research Coordinator (San Diego, CA)

Profound Research LLC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Profound Research LLC is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support high-volume vaccine trials at one of our sites. You will manage study activities, lead participant visits, complete protocol procedures, and collaborate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams.

This on-site role demands ownership, sound judgment, and adherence to clinical research standards. The position is a 1099 contract with potential to convert to full-time based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in clinical research coordination, study visits, source documentation, and protocol-driven workflows.
• Experience performing or supporting clinical procedures such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, or specimen handling.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, site-based clinical research environment.
• Strong documentation skills and adherence to audit-ready standards.
• Familiarity with trial management systems and lab portals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as coordinator for assigned vaccine trials from start-up to closeout.
• Execute participant visit flow including preparation, interaction, and data collection.
• Maintain efficient visit flow and accurate completion of study tasks during high-volume clinic days.
• Lead patient interactions with clarity and compassion.
• Perform protocol-required procedures as needed (vital signs, phlebotomy, etc.).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation across source documents, CRFs, EDC, and CTMS.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Documentation skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year relevant experience

Associate’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience

High school diploma with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

EDC platforms

CTMS

eSource tools

EMRs

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

About Profound Research

Profound Research partners with community physicians to offer clinical trials as a therapeuticoptionfor their patients. We handle all infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations so physicians can focus on patient care. Our model gives patients access to the newest therapies whilemaintainingthe trusted patient-physician relationship.

Our Mission: Improving Lives by Providing Advanced Therapeutic Options

Our Vision: Creating the Absolute Best Patient-Physician Experience in Clinical Research

Our Values:

• Compassion: We prioritizethe patient-physicianrelationship, ensuring every interaction is service-oriented and patient-centered.
• Urgency: We work hard and practice selflessness, acting swiftly and decisively to meet the needs of our patients, partners, and colleagues.
• Solution Orientation: We embrace challenges with a positive mindset, communicate directly, andidentifyand implement effective solutions with efficiency.
• Excellence: We insist on excellence, holding ourselves accountable and empowering each other to deliver best-in-class service while maintaining the highest ethical and scientific standards.

Why This Role Exists

Ifyou’reready tobring your clinical research experience into a fast-paced, high-volume environment, this role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator I at Profound Research,you’llsupport the execution of high-volume vaccine clinical trials at one of our sites.You’llhelp manage study activities,lead participant visits, complete protocol-required procedures and documentation, and work closely with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams. This is not an entry-level support role –you’llbe expected tooperatewith ownership, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of clinical research standards.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity designed to support near-term vaccine study needs, with the potential to convert to a full-time position based on business needs, performance, and role availability. Ifyou’relooking tobuild onyour clinical research experience with a growing organization that values accountability, quality, and patient-centered execution,

What You’ll Do

• Serve asacoordinator for assignedvaccineclinical trials,supportingstudy activities from start-up through closeoutas needed
• Execute participant visit flow independently, including visit preparation, patient interaction, protocol-related procedures, data collection, and documentation
• Support high-volume clinic days by helpingmaintainefficient visit flow, clear communication, andaccuratecompletion of study-required tasks
• Lead patient interactions with clarity and compassion, ensuring participants feel informed and supported throughout their study experience
• Perform clinical procedures as required by protocol, which may include vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, and other study-specific assessments
• Maintainaccurate,timely, audit-ready documentation across source documents, CRFs, EDC systems, CTMS platforms, and other study tools
• Track, document, and escrow adverse events, deviations, safety findings, and protocol-related issues in accordance withstudy and regulatory requirements
• Communicate directly and professionally with investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, vendors, and internal teammembers
• Support sitereadiness for monitoring visits, sponsor communications, internal quality review, and audits
• Follow study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, Good Documentation Practices, and infection control expectations to support compliant, high-quality trial execution
• Helpmaintainorganized study materials, lab workflows, visit supplies, and documentation needed for efficient site operations
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-based environment where quality, urgency, patient experience, and data integrity all matter

WhatWe’reLooking For

Youhaveclinical researchexperience and are ready tooperatewith more ownership.You’reorganized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing competing priorities, and able to follow through without heavy oversight.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+year of relevant experience,ORAssociate’sdegree with3+years ofrelevantexperience,ORHigh school diploma with4+ years ofrelevantexperienceand at least 1 yearof CRC experience
• Prior experience in clinical research, including exposure to clinical trial coordination, study visits, source documentation, and protocol-driven workflows
• Experience performingor supportingclinical procedures, which may include vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy,specimencollection, specimenprocessing, or lab-related workflows
• Comfortable working independentlyin a fast-paced, site-based clinical research environment
• Ability to support high-volume patient visits whilemaintainingaccuracy, professionalism, and a patient-centered approach
• Strong documentation skills andunderstanding of audit-ready clinical research standards
• Familiarity with EDC platforms,clinical trial management systems, eSource tools, EMRs, lab portals, or other clinical documentation systems
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Good Documentation Practices, protocol adherence, and regulatory expectations
• Strong communicationskills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, caregivers, investigators, site staff, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and internal teams
• Ability tomaintainprofessionalism, confidentiality, and care when working with patients and sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting vaccine studies, infectious disease studies, immunization clinics, urgent care, primary care, or other high-volume patient-facing clinical environments
• Prior experience serving as a primary or lead coordinator for assigned studies
• Experience with adverse event documentation, protocol deviations, query resolution, monitoring visits, and sponsor/CRO communication
• Active or prior ICH-GCP, IATA, phlebotomy, or related clinical research certifications
• Experience supporting start-up, closeout, or audit/monitoring readiness activities
• Comfort adapting quickly to study-specific workflows, systems, and enrollment timelines

Engagement Details

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity designed to support current high-volume vaccine study needs while giving the right person a chance to learn, contribute quickly,demonstrateownership, and be consideredfor future opportunities. For contractors who perform well and align with business needs, there may be an opportunity to beconsidered forfull-time employment over time.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• This role is performedon-site at a clinical or office facility and requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking throughout the work environment
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and to read and interpret detailed materials
• Must be able to navigate a clinical facility, including areas with limited space, and transport supplies or work materials as needed
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with facility protocols
• Travel between company sites, meetings, or partner locations may be required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role

Why Join Profound Research?

• Meaningful Impact: Every role at Profound contributes to advancing medical knowledge and expanding therapeutic options for patients – the work we do here matters
• Professional Growth: We invest in our people through comprehensive training, certification support, and ongoing education to help you grow in your role and your career
• Leadership & Advancement: Profound is a place where initiative is recognized. We actively support internal growth and create pathways for people to take on greater responsibility over time
• Collaborative Culture: You’llwork alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about clinical research and committed to doing it well
• Full Benefits Package: Competitive compensation, health insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and professional development support
• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Work across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases, building a breadth of experience that’s rare in a single organization