Clinical Research Specialist
The Clinical Research Specialist at Confidential Client supports clinical trials in nephrology by independently conducting study visits, managing source documentation, and ensuring data quality and protocol compliance. This role bridges entry-level support and full coordinator responsibilities, contributing to high-quality clinical research and patient-centered care in a fast-growing healthcare environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This temp-to-hire, in-person Clinical Research Specialist will support delegated clinical trials in nephrology under the supervision of the Clinical Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator. You’ll perform a mix of administrative and clinical tasks that ensure study visits, source documentation, and trial data are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Conduct delegated study visit tasks independently (subject intake, EKGs, biologic sample collection) per protocol.
- Enter and cross-check study data in EDC, CTMS, and vendor portals accurately and on time.
- Maintain trial-specific source documentation and study binders; create and catalog source documents.
- Track and schedule subject visits per protocol and support subject recruitment, screening, informed consent, and retention efforts.
- Collect, process, and ship trial-specific biologic samples according to protocol and shipping rules.
- Identify and escalate protocol or data management issues; assist with CRO and sponsor correspondence.
- Support federal, GCP/ICH, and internal compliance during study conduct and complete required study training.
Responsibilities — Administrative & Clinical
Administrative (examples):
- Timely EDC, CTMS, and vendor portal data entry.
- Cross-check data across online portals and vendor systems.
- Subject visit scheduling and tracking.
- Creation, recording, reporting, and cataloging of source documentation.
- CRO/sponsor scheduling support and professional correspondence.
- Assist in maintaining federal and GCP/ICH compliance.
Clinical (examples):
- Independently perform delegated visit procedures and document results.
- Collect, process, and ship biologic samples per protocol.
- Support AE/SAE reporting and complete required protocol training.
- Interpret medical charts and obtain necessary data from records.
Compensation & Location
- Estimated pay: $58,188 per year (estimated).
- Location & type: In-person — Chula Vista, CA. Temporary full-time (temp-to-hire) with potential for direct hire by the Confidential Client.
- Travel to other sites within San Diego County may be required.
Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years clinical research experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience), preferably in clinical research, human medicine, or end-stage disease.
- Demonstrated ability to independently conduct study visits and delegated procedures per protocol (EKGs, sample collection).
- Experience with study protocols and documented data collection/entry (EDC, CTMS).
- Demonstrated experience independently reviewing data for completeness and quality assurance.
- Experience interpreting medical charts and obtaining data from records.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and GCP/ICH guidelines; understanding of FDA, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation for local site travel.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CKD, dialysis, or renal transplantation research.
- Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science (Biology, Chemistry, BSN) preferred.
- Current certifications: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), NIH, IATA/shipping blood specimens, Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Lab skills for processing and shipping human biologics; strong medical terminology.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Skills & Other Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive motions; ability to ascend/descend stairs when needed.
- Background check required.
Work Environment
Tasks routinely involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or spills — appropriate personal protective equipment and infection-control procedures are required. Role requires routine use of standard office equipment (laptop, copier, etc.).
About the Confidential Client
The Confidential Client is a large nephrology practice and research organization operating multiple clinical sites and dialysis centers in the region. They conduct nephrology-based clinical research across several sites and participate in value-based care programs. This role sits within that clinical research environment, supporting trials that advance kidney care.
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