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Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Part-time

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Carlsbad, CA · HybridPart-time / Contract$25–35/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–35/hr
Location
Carlsbad, CAHybrid
Schedule
Part-time / Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Clinical Research Coordinator supports a Myasthenia Gravis clinical trial at a dedicated research site in Carlsbad. The role focuses on recruiting and educating eligible participants, supporting their continued engagement and compliance, and coordinating study data and records. It is a part-time, hybrid contract position of around 24 hours per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Research Coordination, requiredPatient Recruitment, requiredClinical Trial Data Entry, requiredClinical Trial Processes, requiredCommunity Outreach, requiredHIPAA, requiredGood Clinical Practice, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredPatient Prescreening, nice to haveProvider Education, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveRelationship Building, required

Qualifications

Clinical Research Coordinator Experience, required2+ Years Patient Recruitment Experience, required2+ Years Clinical Trial Data Entry, requiredHIPAA Training, requiredGCP Training, requiredCommunity Outreach Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a Myasthenia Gravis clinical trial at a dedicated research site in Carlsbad, CA. You will focus on identifying and recruiting eligible participants, educating them about the study, and helping ensure their continued engagement and compliance throughout the trial. The position calls for strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with both participants and research staff. This is a part-time opportunity, around 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient recruitment activities through targeted community outreach efforts to raise awareness of the Myasthenia Gravis clinical trial.

  • Partner with local clinics, healthcare providers, and medical professionals to generate patient referrals for the study.

  • Educate providers and clinic staff about the clinical trial objectives, eligibility criteria, and participant qualifications.

  • Visit local community locations and attend community events to promote the study and identify potential participants.

  • Conduct pre-screening of patients to assess eligibility for enrollment in the clinical trial.

  • Perform thorough reviews of patient medical records to determine suitability.

  • Collect and enter study data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Create and maintain source documents and ensure all study records are complete, up-to-date, and audit-ready.

  • Resolve EDC data queries promptly.

  • Communicate clearly with potential participants to explain study procedures, expectations, and the importance of adherence.

  • Collaborate closely with the research team to support smooth study operations and maintain high standards of participant engagement.

  • Maintain accurate documentation related to recruitment, pre-screening, and participant interactions in accordance with regulatory and site requirements.

  • Apply clinical research best practices and compliance standards, including HIPAA and GCP, in all aspects of study coordination.

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

  • At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.

  • At least 2 years of experience in data entry for clinical trials.

  • Hands-on experience with clinical research and clinical trial processes.

  • Strong skills in patient recruitment, including outreach and relationship-building with community and clinical partners.

  • Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.

  • Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants and healthcare professionals.

  • Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail in managing multiple recruitment activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience conducting pre-screening of patients for clinical studies.

  • Experience in community outreach or public-facing roles within healthcare or research settings.

  • Ability to educate and engage medical providers and community members about clinical research studies.

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced research environment with shifting priorities.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse participant populations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Carlsbad,CA.

About Actalent

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How this job compares

Set against the 622 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–35/hr
  • California median$34–44/hr27 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–36/hr202 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $30/hr, is 25% below the California median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Clinical Research Coordinator hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 95 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in California and 622 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Clinical Research Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (417 postings).
Education
186 of the 622 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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