Travel Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a robust portfolio of approximately 45 active oncology clinical trials by coordinating all aspects of patient participation and study conduct.

Responsibilities

• Screen, recruit, and consent patients for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and ethical guidelines.
• Perform chart reviews to identify eligible patients and verify inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Conduct study visits for 2–3 patients per day, ensuring all required procedures and assessments are completed accurately and on time.
• Obtain and document vital signs during patient visits, following protocol-specific requirements.
• Perform phlebotomy for study-related blood draws and handle specimens according to study and site procedures.
• Conduct ECGs (EKGs) and ensure accurate recording and documentation of results for study purposes.
• Travel to different clinical sites, including locations in Long Beach, Fountain Valley, Glendale (primary focus), and surrounding areas, to conduct patient visits.
• Collaborate with data management staff to support data entry into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and assist with query resolution.
• Work with regulatory staff to support compliance activities, including accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate study records, source documentation, and case report forms for all assigned trials.
• Communicate effectively with research assistants, data management staff, regulatory staff, and project management support to ensure smooth study operations.
• Follow all site and study-specific procedures to protect patient safety, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Participate in training at the Cerritos location and apply learned procedures and standards consistently across all sites.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator in oncology.
• Demonstrated ability to screen, recruit, and consent patients for clinical trials.
• Proficiency in conducting study visits, including obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, and conducting ECGs.
• Experience with chart review to assess patient eligibility for oncology clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes and oncology trial workflows.
• Ability to travel between multiple clinical sites to support patient visits and study activities.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, patient visits, and study documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry and query resolution in various electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Prior experience working with contract research organizations (CROs) and study sponsors.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and documentation processes in clinical research.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of data quality and patient care.