Contractor- Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Pasadena, CA)

What You'll Do - Support the coordination of high-volume vaccine clinical trials, including patient visits, scheduling, and study-related procedures - Assist with data collection and documentation while learning to apply the rigorous standards that clinical research requires - Perform and develop competency in clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen processing - Help prepare for and support efficient participant visits, including rooming patients, organizing supplies, preparing visit materials, and keeping the site team aligned during busy clinic days - Interact directly with study participants by greeting them, explaining visit steps, answering process-related questions within scope, and ensuring they feel supported throughout the visit - Work closely with Clinical Research Coordinators and site leadership, asking questions, seeking feedback, and building your clinical research knowledge - Follow study protocols, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice, Good Documentation Practices, and infection control expectations to support compliant, audit-ready trial execution - Help maintain organized study materials, supplies, documentation, and lab-related workflows needed for patient visits and site operations - Communicate clearly with site team members regarding patient needs, visit flow, documentation status, specimen handling, and study-related tasks - Contribute to a fast-paced, team-based site environment where quality, urgency, and patient experience all matter What We're Looking For You don't need to have done this exact job before.

You need to be the kind of person who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, pays close attention to detail, and genuinely cares about the patient experience.

The rest we'll help you build. Essential Qualifications 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 - Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and care when working with patients and sensitive information

Preferred

Qualifications - 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 Engagement Details This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity designed to support current high-volume vaccine study needs while giving the right person a chance to learn, contribute, and demonstrate readiness for future opportunities.

For contractors who perform well and align with business needs, there may be an opportunity to be considered for full-time employment over time.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment This role is performed on-site at a clinical or office facility and requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking throughout the work environment Requires the ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and to read and interpret detailed materials Must be able to navigate a clinical facility, including areas with limited space, and transport supplies or work materials as needed May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with facility protocols Travel between company sites, meetings, or partner locations may be required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role Why Join Profound Research?