Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

ACTalent; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Actalent in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator to support a Myasthenia Gravis trial at a dedicated site. You will identify and recruit eligible participants, educate them about the study, and help ensure ongoing engagement and compliance.

The role requires strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with clinicians, participants, and staff in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• At least 2 years of data entry experience in clinical trials.
• Hands-on experience with clinical research and trial processes.
• Strong skills in patient recruitment and community outreach.
• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with participants and healthcare professionals.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail in recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient recruitment activities through targeted community outreach to raise awareness of the trial.
• Partner with local clinics and healthcare providers to generate referrals.
• Educate providers and clinic staff about trial objectives and eligibility.
• Attend community locations/events to promote the study and identify participants.
• Conduct pre-screening to assess eligibility for enrollment.
• Review patient medical records to determine suitability.
• Enter study data into EDC with accuracy.
• Create and maintain source documents and audit-ready records.
• Resolve EDC data queries promptly.
• Explain study procedures, expectations, and adherence to potential participants.
• Collaborate with the research team to support study operations.
• Maintain documentation on recruitment, pre-screening, and participant interactions per regulatory/site requirements.
• Apply HIPAA and GCP compliance in all coordination activities.

Skills

Clinical Research Coordination

Patient recruitment

Data entry

GCP compliance

HIPAA training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pre-screening

EDC systems

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a Myasthenia Gravis clinical trial at a dedicated research site in Carlsbad, CA. You will focus on identifying and recruiting eligible participants, educating them about the study, and helping ensure their continued engagement and compliance throughout the trial. The position calls for strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with both participants and research staff. This is a part-time opportunity, around 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient recruitment activities through targeted community outreach efforts to raise awareness of the Myasthenia Gravis clinical trial.

• Partner with local clinics, healthcare providers, and medical professionals to generate patient referrals for the study.

• Educate providers and clinic staff about the clinical trial objectives, eligibility criteria, and participant qualifications.

• Visit local community locations and attend community events to promote the study and identify potential participants.

• Conduct pre-screening of patients to assess eligibility for enrollment in the clinical trial.

• Perform thorough reviews of patient medical records to determine suitability.

• Collect and enter study data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems with a high degree of accuracy.

• Create and maintain source documents and ensure all study records are complete, up-to-date, and audit-ready.

• Resolve EDC data queries promptly.

• Communicate clearly with potential participants to explain study procedures, expectations, and the importance of adherence.

• Collaborate closely with the research team to support smooth study operations and maintain high standards of participant engagement.

• Maintain accurate documentation related to recruitment, pre-screening, and participant interactions in accordance with regulatory and site requirements.

• Apply clinical research best practices and compliance standards, including HIPAA and GCP, in all aspects of study coordination.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.

• At least 2 years of experience in data entry for clinical trials.

• Hands-on experience with clinical research and clinical trial processes.

• Strong skills in patient recruitment, including outreach and relationship-building with community and clinical partners.

• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.

• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants and healthcare professionals.

• Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail in managing multiple recruitment activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting pre-screening of patients for clinical studies.

• Experience in community outreach or public-facing roles within healthcare or research settings.

• Ability to educate and engage medical providers and community members about clinical research studies.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced research environment with shifting priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse participant populations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Carlsbad,CA.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.