Contractor- Clinical Research Coordinator (San Diego, CA)
The Clinical Research Coordinator contractor role at Confidential Client involves independently managing high-volume vaccine clinical trials, including participant visits, clinical procedures, and protocol adherence. The coordinator ensures accurate, audit-ready documentation and effective communication with investigators, sponsors, and internal teams, contributing to compliant and patient-centered clinical research execution in a fast-paced, site-based environment.
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What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) contractor role supporting high-volume vaccine clinical trials. You will run participant visits, perform protocol-required procedures, maintain audit-ready documentation, and coordinate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to ensure compliant and timely study execution.
- Serve as coordinator for assigned vaccine clinical trials from start-up through closeout as needed
- Execute participant visit flow independently (prep, patient interaction, procedures, data capture)
- Support high-volume clinic days and maintain efficient visit flow
- Lead patient interactions with clarity, compassion, and strong informed-consent/support practices
- Perform clinical procedures as required (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing)
- Maintain accurate, timely, audit-ready documentation in source docs, CRFs, EDC, CTMS, and other systems
- Track, document, and escalate adverse events, deviations, and safety findings per protocol and regulations
- Communicate professionally with investigators, study monitors, sponsors, CROs, vendors, and internal teams
- Support site readiness for monitoring visits, internal quality review, and audits
- Follow study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Help maintain organized study materials, lab workflows, visit supplies, and clinical site operations
- Contribute to a fast-paced, team-based environment focused on data integrity and patient experience
What We’re Looking For
You are experienced in clinical research coordination and ready to operate with ownership. You’re detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Essential qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 1+ year relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree + 3+ years relevant experience, OR High School diploma + 4+ years relevant experience including 1+ year CRC experience
- Prior clinical research experience supporting study visits, source documentation, and protocol-driven workflows
- Experience performing or supporting clinical procedures (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen handling)
- Comfortable working independently in a site-based, high-volume clinical research environment
- Able to support high-volume patient visits while maintaining professionalism and accuracy
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with audit-ready standards
- Experience with EDC, CTMS, eSource tools, EMRs, or lab portals
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory expectations
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with patients and study stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting vaccine or infectious disease studies, immunization clinics, urgent care, or high-volume primary care settings
- Prior experience as a lead or primary coordinator on studies
- Comfortable handling adverse event documentation, protocol deviations, and monitoring visit prep
- Certifications such as ICH-GCP, IATA, or phlebotomy
- Experience with start-up, closeout, or audit/monitoring readiness activities
- Flexible and adaptable to study-specific workflows and enrollment timelines
Engagement Details
This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement to support near-term vaccine study needs. The role is intended for immediate contribution in a fast-paced environment. Strong performers who align with business needs may be considered for future full-time opportunities.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- On-site role at a clinical or office facility; requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking
- Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form and interpret detailed materials
- Must be able to navigate clinical spaces and transport supplies or materials as needed
- May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) per facility protocols
- Travel between sites or partner locations may be required
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Why Join Confidential Client?
- Meaningful impact — contribute to advancing therapies and patient care through high-quality clinical trials
- Professional growth — training, certification support, and ongoing education to expand your skills
- Leadership & advancement — initiative is recognized and internal growth is supported
- Collaborative culture — work with dedicated clinical research professionals
- Competitive compensation and benefits for eligible roles
- Diverse clinical exposure across therapeutic areas and study phases
We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (resume screening, application review, or consistency checks). These tools assist the recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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