Hybrid Clinical Research Coordinator

Hybrid Clinical Research Coordinator

Pay Rate Range: $38.00 - $44.00/hr. (W2) (DOE)

Duration: Approximately 6 months, afterwards there is the potential for Extension/Conversion
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift, Hybrid (3-4 days onsite per week)
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job Code: JPC-12432

Position Overview

Tekberry is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research studies within a leading academic medical environment. This role coordinates moderately complex clinical research studies from study start-up through closeout while working under the direction of the Principal Investigator and study leadership.

The ideal candidate will have previous clinical research assistant or coordinator experience, strong data management skills, and experience working with electronic medical records (EPIC preferred). This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative research environment and is passionate about supporting clinical studies that improve patient care and advance medical research.

As a Tekberry W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

Responsibilities

Clinical Study Coordination

• Coordinate assigned clinical research studies from study start-up through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Screen, determine participant eligibility, and obtain informed consent according to study protocols.
• Assist with participant recruitment strategies and enrollment activities.
• Coordinate study visits, scheduling, and participant communications.
• Assemble study kits and prepare materials for research visits.
• Coordinate collection, processing, and documentation of study specimens.

Data Collection & Study Documentation

• Collect, manage, and maintain patient and laboratory data for clinical research studies.
• Complete and maintain case report forms (CRFs), flow sheets, study logs, and research databases.
• Develop and maintain study documentation and tracking systems.
• Ensure research data is complete, accurate, and entered according to protocol requirements.
• Maintain essential study documentation in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, renewals, and amendments.
• Review and audit case report forms against source documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in sponsor monitoring visits and regulatory audits.
• Coordinate study documentation required for monitoring visits and study closeout activities.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Monitor study expenditures and assist with study budget tracking.
• Coordinate research billing activities and resolve billing issues with finance and management teams.
• Track study procedures and research-related charges.
• Support study meetings and collaborate closely with investigators, sponsors, and research staff.
• Maintain organized research files and assist with additional study-related administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (two-year college program) with two years of related clinical research experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical research experience supporting clinical studies.

Required Skills

• Experience coordinating or supporting clinical research studies.
• Experience with clinical data entry and study documentation.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EPIC preferred).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating clinical research studies from start-up through closeout.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and maintaining regulatory binders.
• Experience managing study databases, case report forms, and research documentation.
• Experience coordinating participant recruitment and informed consent.
• Experience participating in sponsor monitoring visits and regulatory audits.
• Current certification through:
  • Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), or
  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Top Priorities for Success

• Clinical research assistant or coordinator experience.
• Strong clinical data entry and documentation skills.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EPIC strongly preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple research activities while maintaining protocol compliance.

We need hard-working, reliable employees. If you're ready to support meaningful clinical research while helping advance patient care and medical innovation, we want to hear from you!

Tekberry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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