Operations research analyst Jobs in Ontario, CA

This role oversees approximately five clinical research studies at a time, occasionally increasing to six, within a growing psychiatric medical group’s research program. The Clinical Research Coordinator manages complex study visits, particularly in depression and schizophrenia trials, where individual visits can last four to six hours and often involve seeing only one to two patients per day. The coordinator supports all aspects of study execution, from patient recruitment and informed consent through visit management, documentation, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating closely with investigators, raters, and research leadership across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of study visits, including scheduling and managing patient flow to ensure visits run smoothly and on time.
• Ensure raters and other study personnel are available and prepared for each visit, particularly for complex psychiatric assessments.
• Manage study-related technology and devices during visits, including ensuring proper setup, operation, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Review completion of all study assessments and forms to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to protocol requirements.
• Complete visit documentation in a timely and accurate manner, including source documentation and case report forms.
• Conduct comprehensive chart reviews to identify potential participants and to verify eligibility criteria and medical histories.
• Support patient recruitment efforts by identifying and engaging potential participants referred from the medical practice.
• Perform prescreening activities to evaluate potential participants for study eligibility before full screening.
• Obtain and document informed consent from participants in accordance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate day-to-day study activities, including scheduling visits, tracking milestones, and maintaining communication with participants.
• Manage visit logistics and workflows to accommodate long and complex visits for depression and schizophrenia studies.
• Enter data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems accurately and promptly, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Perform and document EKGs according to study protocols and site procedures.
• Perform blood draws and phlebotomy when required by the study, if qualified and as permitted by site policies.
• Collect and document vital signs during study visits in alignment with protocol requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with study sponsors, including responding to queries and supporting monitoring visits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols, including adherence to Good Clinical Practice and site policies.
• Provide regulatory support as needed, including assisting with essential document maintenance and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research leadership, and research staff across multiple sites to support consistent study conduct.
• Contribute to the growth and expansion of the research program by supporting new studies and potential new research locations.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Experience at a senior Clinical Research Coordinator level, including screening, consenting, data entry, and regulatory support.
• Demonstrated experience in patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
• Proficiency in performing detailed chart reviews to assess eligibility and support study documentation.
• Experience with prescreening potential participants for clinical trials.
• Hands-on experience obtaining informed consent in clinical research settings.
• Strong background in study coordination and visit management, particularly for complex psychiatric trials.
• Proficiency in source documentation and maintaining accurate study records.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to perform and interpret EKGs according to study requirements.
• Experience collecting vital signs during clinical research visits.
• Experience interacting with study sponsors and supporting sponsor-related activities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in clinical research, including Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies, typically five and occasionally six, while maintaining quality and compliance.

• Experience working in psychiatric or behavioral health clinical research settings.
• Blood draws and phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience working within a medical group or integrated clinical and research environment.
• Ability to work effectively with principal investigators, research supervisors, and cross-functional research teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle long and complex study visits.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with participants, clinical staff, and sponsors.
• Comfort with managing and troubleshooting study-related technology and devices.
• Interest in contributing to the growth and expansion of a multi-site clinical research program.

The role is based within a large psychiatric medical group that operates approximately 38 to 40 locations across Southern California, with additional locations in Dallas, Las Vegas, and Oregon. Research operations are embedded within the broader medical group, creating a close integration between clinical care and research activities. Dedicated research sites include Chino, Redlands, Temecula, and San Juan Capistrano, with Chino serving as the largest and busiest site. The research program employs around 31 research staff members and operates under a defined leadership structure that includes centralized oversight of research operations and supervisory support for specific locations. Principal investigators hold executive roles within the organization, fostering strong alignment between clinical leadership and research initiatives. Coordinators typically manage multiple active studies and support long, complex visits for depression and schizophrenia trials, often seeing one to two patients per day due to visit length. The environment is technology-driven, requiring regular use of electronic data capture systems, study-specific devices, and standard clinical equipment such as EKG machines and vital sign monitors. The work setting is professional and clinical, with attire appropriate for a healthcare and research environment. The organization emphasizes growth and is actively expanding its clinical research footprint to additional locations and sites, offering opportunities to be part of a developing and collaborative research program.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $45.00/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 Chino,CA.

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