Travel Clinical Research Coordinator
Santa Monica, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

Location: Santa Monica, CA
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (5x8-hour shifts)
Work Arrangement: Full-time, with potential for a hybrid schedule

Position Overview

This is a temporary-to-permanent Clinical Research Coordinator opportunity based in Santa Monica, CA, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

The ideal candidate should live in or near Santa Monica, as commuting from farther locations can be challenging due to traffic. A commute of 30 minutes or less is preferred.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable with the anticipated permanent employment rate of approximately $45–$46/hour before accepting the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience involving direct patient management.
• Experience coordinating patient-facing clinical trials is mandatory.
• Must have hands-on experience managing patients throughout clinical trial participation.
• Epic experience is required.
• Must hold a blood draw qualification or clinical credential, such as:
  • Phlebotomist
  • Medical Assistant (MA)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• CCRC certification through ACRP is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple clinical research trials under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Support investigators in conducting clinical trials in accordance with research center SOPs and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate patient enrollment, study visits, and follow-up care across various therapeutic areas.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Research Coordinator for complex protocols or patient populations.
• Act as the primary liaison among sponsors, clinical monitors, regulatory agencies, patients, investigators, nurses, and other research staff.
• Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Assist with training new Research Assistants and Clinical Research Coordinators as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain professional communication and effective working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurological clinical trials is a plus.
• Spanish or Korean language proficiency is preferred.
• ACRP CCRC certification is preferred.
• Candidates located within approximately 30 minutes of Santa Monica are strongly preferred.

Important Experience Restrictions

• Device trial experience will not be accepted as qualifying clinical research experience.
• Bench trial experience will not be accepted.
• Solely data-focused clinical research experience will not be accepted.
• Candidates must have direct, patient-facing clinical trial coordination experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator with at least 5 years of patient-facing clinical research experience, hands-on patient management, Epic proficiency, and blood draw qualifications. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating clinical trial visits, patient enrollment, follow-up care, regulatory compliance, and communication with investigators and sponsors.

Please Note: This is a 13-week contract with the possibility of permanent conversion. The anticipated permanent pay rate is approximately $45–$46/hour.