Job Details

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator (Oncology)

Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire

Location: Onsite - San Luis Obispo & St. Marie, California

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support active oncology clinical trials at hospital-based research sites in California. This is a hands-on, fully onsite role supporting patient-facing research activities from study start-up through close-out.

This is a net-new, urgent opening with a strong likelihood of extension and potential conversion to a full-time role.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate and execute oncology clinical trials under the direction of Principal Investigators
• Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll research participants
• Coordinate and conduct protocol-required visits, procedures, labs, and assessments
• Collect, enter, and report study data per protocol and sponsor requirements
• Process, handle, and ship biological specimens in accordance with federal regulations
• Support study drug accountability and coordinate medication administration
• Identify and report adverse events, SAEs, protocol deviations, and violations
• Participate in sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
• Serve as a liaison between patients, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and clinical teams
• Maintain inspection and audit readiness across studies

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator
• At least 1 year of oncology clinical trial experience
• Experience serving as primary CRC on multiple drug and/or device trials
• Strong patient-facing experience in a healthcare or research setting
• Bachelor's degree in a science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with EDC systems and CTMS platforms
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite

Certifications:

Willingness to obtain one of the following within 12 months:

• CCRP (SOCRA)
• CCRC (ACRP or SCRA)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ANCC)

Additional Details:

• Full-time, onsite schedule
• Equipment provided
• EHR: Cerner
• Interview process includes one virtual interview and one onsite interview