Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Help create a brighter, stronger future for the children we serve at Shriners Children’s Southern California (SCSC). We are a family-centered, pediatric subspecialty Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Pasadena, providing complex care for children with orthopedic conditions.

The Clinical Research Coordinator, Level 1 (CRC I) is a research professional responsible for supporting the oversight and compliance of both system-wide and local Shriners Children’s (SHC) clinical research activities. Reporting to the Clinical Research Program Manager (or local Hospital Administrator/Clinic Director) and collaborating with the Research Programs Office at SHC International Headquarters, the CRC provides support in accordance with SHC policies and procedures, hospital regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, when applicable.

The CRC works collaboratively with investigators, research staff, and clinical teams to ethically recruit and consent Shriners Children’s vulnerable pediatric research participants and to appropriately collect, manage, and safeguard research data. The CRC serves as a key liaison among research participants, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to support proper study conduct, subject safety, and the quality and integrity of study data.

Shriners Children’s Pasadena is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator to join our research team.

Schedule: Full time 1.0 FTE

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $36.00/hour. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and department equity. 

• Supports the implementation and conduct of approved research protocols, ensuring studies are performed in compliance with the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulatory requirements, and SHC policies and standards.
• Performs study-specific research activities and/or interventions within the bounds of professional licensure and training.
• Assists with participant recruitment, screening, informed consent/assent, scheduling, and coordination of study visits.
• Coordinates the collection and documentation of research data.
• Maintains regulatory documentation and study records in accordance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements.
• Supports communication and coordination between investigators, sponsors, monitors, and institutional departments involved in research activities.
• Assists investigators with the development and submission of investigator-initiated research protocols and related regulatory documentation.
• Contributes to study progress reports, monitoring visits, audits, and preparation of study results or presentations when applicable.
• Ensures appropriate training and education are completed in order to safely perform study-related procedures and protocol requirements.

Note:  This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities.  The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Public Health, or another healthcare-related field
• Working knowledge of regulations and guidance related to clinical research (e.g., GCP, FDA regulations, IRB requirements)
• Experience coordinating intergroup or multi-site clinical studies
• CCRP or CCRC certification
• 1 or more years of relevant research experience (e.g., study coordination, site management, regulatory submissions, or clinical data management)