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Contractor- Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (San Diego, CA)

Profoundresearch
Location
Southern California
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Site Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or technical degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, OR Associate's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework or experience in a clinical or life sciences setting
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes accurately
  • Clear, professional communication with patients, caregivers, clinical staff, and internal team members
  • Proficient with standard computer tools; able to learn new systems quickly
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and basic clinical procedures
Nice to have
  • Prior clinical research experience, especially in a clinical research coordinator, assistance clinical research coordinator, research assistant, or patient-facing site support role
  • Experience supporting vaccine studies, infectious disease studies, immunization clinics, urgent care, primary care, or other high-volume patient-facing clinical environments
  • Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen processing, vital signs, EKGs, or other clinical procedures
  • Prior exposure to Good Clinical Practice, source documentation, regulated healthcare environments, or audit-ready documentation standards
  • Experience using electronic medical records, CTMS platforms, eSource systems, lab portals, or other clinical documentation systems
What the job really is

As an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator at Profound Research, you will support the execution of high-volume vaccine clinical trials by coordinating patient visits, scheduling, and study-related procedures. Your role will involve data collection, patient interaction, and performing clinical procedures in a fast-paced environment, while learning from experienced staff. This contract position may lead to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health insurance
  • PTO
  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development support
Things to weigh
  • This is a 1099 independent contractor position, which may affect job security and benefits compared to full-time roles.
  • The role is focused on high-volume vaccine studies, which may limit exposure to other types of clinical research.
  • The potential for full-time employment is contingent on performance and business needs, which may be uncertain.
  • Physical requirements include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking, which may not suit everyone.
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