Job Type
Full-time
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Minimal to no overtime expected
Primarily an in-office position with minimal work-from-home options
Location
Northern Orange County, California. Some local travel to physician offices and hospitals in Orange and Los Angeles Counties may be required.
About the Company
We are a Northern Orange County biotech services company that supports major biotech and pharmaceutical companies with biospecimen collection and medical research projects. We work with physician offices, hospitals, investigators, and research teams to support IRB-approved studies involving human biospecimens for molecular, genomic, and basic science research.
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Medical Research Coordinator to assist with IRB-approved study coordination, clinical site communication, biospecimen collection, specimen processing, study documentation, and day-to-day research operations.
This role is best suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced medical research environment. The ideal candidate has experience with clinical research coordination, IRB processes, physician office or hospital workflows, biospecimen handling, and accurate documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily research and biospecimen collection activities.
- Communicate with clinical site staff, physician offices, hospitals, investigators, and internal team members.
- Assist with patient recruitment support, pre-screening workflows, appointment coordination, and study visit preparation.
- Monitor study enrollment activity and help ensure compliance with study protocols.
- Prepare study-related enrollment materials, collection kits, and documentation.
- Assist with IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, openings, closures, and post-approval study documentation.
- Assist with safety reporting and required study documentation.
- Review case report forms, clinical reports, pathology reports, and related study records.
- Process, package, label, track, and document human biospecimens in accordance with study protocols and company procedures.
- Handle blood, tissue, and other biofluid specimens using appropriate quality control and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate research records, logs, inventory records, and specimen annotations.
- Perform data entry using company systems and Microsoft Office programs.
- Assist with freezer inventory maintenance, sample retrieval, and general laboratory organization.
- Support general laboratory and equipment maintenance, including supplies, reagents, and workspace organization.
- Cross-train with adjacent departments as needed.
- Help ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
Required Qualifications
- BA or BS degree required; science, biology, health care, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Experience with research protocols involving physician offices, hospitals, or clinical sites.
- Understanding of human subject research guidelines, IRB processes, or clinical research documentation.
- Basic laboratory skills, including specimen handling and processing.
- Comfortable working with human blood, tissue, and biofluid specimens.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project management tools, CRM, and general computer use.
- Valid California driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and good driving record.
- Ability to travel locally to physician offices and hospitals as needed.
- Cell phone required for work-related communication.
- Fluent English required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience drafting, revising, or maintaining IRB study documents.
- Experience with case report forms, source documents, clinical reports, or pathology reports.
- Experience with phlebotomy coordination, specimen packaging, or collection kit preparation.
- Familiarity with aseptic technique, centrifugation, pipetting, and specimen quality control.
- Experience working with investigators, coordinators, physicians, nurses, or clinical site staff.
- Project coordination or small team leadership experience.
- Using AI in process workflows
- At least 2 years of clinical research coordinator, medical research, laboratory, or related experience preferred.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, methodical, and reliable.
- Able to follow detailed protocols and instructions.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a single workday.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Professional interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong customer service orientation when working with clinical sites and research partners.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Must be comfortable working with human tissue, blood, and biofluid specimens.
- Must be able to follow biosafety and specimen handling procedures.
- May involve work around laboratory equipment and cold storage, including liquid-nitrogen vapor-phase freezers.
- Requires local driving to clinical collection sites as needed.
- Primarily an in-office role with limited remote work availability.
- Able and Willing to move up to 35-pound boxes
Compensation
Pay range: $25 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision options
- Paid time off
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a COVER LETTER with a brief note describing your clinical research, laboratory, medical, or biospecimen-related experience.
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Thank you for your interest in this position. Please explain in a brief cover letter why you’re interested in this role and how your background makes you a strong fit.
Please include any relevant experience, skills, or accomplishments you’d like us to consider.
Good luck, and thank you for your time,
Rado
Work Location: In person
