Clinical Research Specialist

Location:

Pleasanton, CA (On Site 5 days per week)

Pay: $30 - $38/hour

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

The Research Specialist will support the Project Manager with coordinating daytoday operations and will assist with study protocol implementation, development of project materials, study documentation and required reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all study activities are executed in strict compliance with established protocols and regulatory requirements (IRB, institutional certifications).
• Securely access Electronic Health Records (EHR), update online tracking software, and manage diverse datasets with high accuracy.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, maintain meticulous meeting minutes, and organize complex documentation.
• Act as a real-time liaison between the study team, Principal Investigators, and project managers; elevate any protocol deviations or issues immediately.
• Monitor enrollment numbers and assist in the logistics of launching new studies (expected launch within 3–4 weeks for the third study).

Required Skills:

• Must have a foundational understanding of the research environment (preferably in academia/public health).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Outlook and Word) and the ability to navigate Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to complete institutional certifications and protocol-specific training within a two-week ramp-up period.

Preferred

Skills:

• Education:
  
  Graduates of MPH (Master of Public Health), Epidemiology, or Statistics programs.
• Clinical Research Coordination Experience

* Must be flexible depending on projects to move shifts to 7:30am-4:30pm or 9am-6pm