Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator I

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) to support our Emergency

Medicine Clinical Research Unit (EM-CRU). This is a highly hands-on,

patient-facing role in a fast-paced emergency room environment. The CRC I will

play a critical role in executing clinical research studies from start to

finish, with a strong emphasis on patient interaction, recruitment, and data

collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient recruitment, screening, and enrollment in the emergency department setting
• Perform informed consent discussions independently with study participants
• Execute accurate and timely data entry and study documentation
• Serve as a boots-on-the-ground, patient-facing coordinator in a high-acuity clinical environment
• Manage studies across the full research lifecycle (A–Z coordination, excluding budget ownership)
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical staff, and research teams to ensure study success
• Support multiple studies across varied therapeutic areas, adapting to differing acuity levels

Qualifications

• Prior experience in clinical research coordination required; patient facing experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently recruit, screen, and consent patients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency room environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt across a variety of study types
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $30 - $35