About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA (Pediatric Orthopedic Research).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Under general supervision, you will provide administrative and entry-level research support for pediatric orthopedic studies. You will work closely with Research Associates/Coordinators and clinical teams to help move studies from enrollment through data collection and close-out.

• Assist with patient recruitment and scheduling, including coordinating study visits
• Collect study data and enter accurate records into research databases and spreadsheets
• Maintain study documentation (case report forms, source documents) and organize files
• Support data quality checks and basic data reconciliation tasks
• Prepare study materials, correspondence, and regulatory documentation for the research team
• Help with literature searches and preparation of study reports or summaries as requested
• Communicate with clinical staff and study participants professionally; protect confidentiality and follow HIPAA and study protocols

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0–3 years of experience in a research or clinical research setting
• Knowledge of general research practices and clinical study workflows
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office; proficient with databases and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with basic human anatomy (pediatric/orthopedic a plus)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow protocols

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with clinical databases (e.g., REDCap) or EHR systems
• Prior experience in pediatric or orthopedic research
• Experience supporting IRB submissions, consent processes, or study coordination

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Compensation & Benefits

The expected hiring range for this position is $23.00 to $30.27 per hour (hourly range as stated by our client). Estimated annual compensation for a full-time schedule is roughly $47,141 (estimated). Actual compensation will consider experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, and internal equity.

Benefits and other perks vary by the hiring organization.

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Location & Work Type

• Location: San Diego, CA (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Why Join

This is a good opportunity to gain hands-on clinical research experience in pediatric orthopedic studies, work with a multidisciplinary team, and develop research skills that support career growth in clinical investigation and healthcare research.

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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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