Lake Forest, CA- Clinical Research Coordinator

Actalent; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Transit benefits

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator for a Pneumococcal trial in Lake Forest, CA. The role involves patient recruitment, pre-screening, data entry, and resolving data queries while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The position operates 15–20 hours per week at a fully onsite site, with emphasis on EMR data entry, collaboration with the study team, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Clinical Research Coordinator is required.
• Experience with clinical data entry in healthcare or research settings.
• Familiarity with patient pre-screening for trials and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and enter clinical trial data into designated systems.
• Review source documents to ensure accuracy before data entry.
• Resolve data queries and update records promptly.
• Conduct pre-screening to determine trial eligibility.
• Support recruitment by identifying suitable patients.
• Communicate with patients and site staff clearly about the study.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and GCP guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth site operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation for audits and data integrity.

Skills

Clinical data entry

Patient pre-screening

HIPAA training

GCP training

Recruitment activities

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Verbal communication

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator Lake Forest, CA (Contract)

Job Description

This Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a busy research site by managing key aspects of a Pneumococcal clinical trial, including patient recruitment, pre-screening, data entry, and query resolution. You will play a central part in ensuring that clinical trial data is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards while maintaining clear communication about the study and patient backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Collect and accurately enter clinical trial data into the designated systems and databases.
• Review source documents and patient information to ensure completeness and accuracy before data entry.
• Resolve data queries promptly by clarifying discrepancies and updating records as needed.
• Conduct pre-screening of potential patients to determine eligibility for the clinical trial.
• Support recruitment efforts by identifying and engaging appropriate patients for the study.
• Speak with patients and site staff about the clinical trial and patient experience in a clear and professional manner.
• Perform ongoing patient follow-up activities in accordance with study protocols and timelines.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and site procedures, including adherence to HIPAA and GCP guidelines.
• Collaborate with the research team to ensure smooth site operations and timely completion of trial-related tasks.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all activities to support audit readiness and data integrity.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of clinical data entry experience in a research or healthcare setting.
• Hands-on experience with patient pre-screening for clinical trials.
• Proficiency in clinical data entry and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience with recruitment activities for clinical research studies.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills for discussing clinical trials and patient experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working at a clinical research site on interventional trials.
• Ability to review and interpret medical and clinical documentation for eligibility and data accuracy.
• Comfort with speaking to patients and staff about study procedures and expectations.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and trial-related tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
• Strong time management skills to meet protocol-driven deadlines and milestones.

Work Environment

This position operates in a clinical research site setting working 15-20 hours per week during normal business hours. The environment is fast paced and requires a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards. You will work with electronic medical records and clinical trial data systems, collaborating closely with clinical and research staff in a professional office and clinical environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Forest, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Forest,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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