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Description:
CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
Employer
Cedars-Sinai
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
16 May 2024
Discipline
Health Science
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Hospital
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JOB DESCRIPTION
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D., required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Sociology, or related degree, preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical Research experience is highly preferred.
- Understanding of general research objectives.
ABOUT US
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enters Clinical Research data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) that are provided by the sponsors.
- Provides supervised patient contact or patient contact for long term follow-up patients only.
- Works closely with supervising research staff or directly with the Institutional Review Board to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters following local and federal guidelines.
- Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing.
- Schedules patients for research visits and research procedures.
- Responsible for sample preparation and shipping and maintenance of study supplies and kits.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
- Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
- Participates in required training and education programs including CSMC phlebotomy-specific clinical oversight which encompasses initial training, monthly assessments, six-month assessments, and annual assessments.
- Performs phlebotomy services according to CSMC policies and procedures.
- Verifies specimen identification, assesses appropriateness of test orders and quality of specimen by recognizing factors that affect procedures and results; takes appropriate action when corrections are indicated
- Identifies patients and patient specimens by strict adherence to established procedures; labels samples accurately and completely.
- Reports test results to appropriate individuals and exercises professional discretion with patient information.
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works directly with principal investigator in various Clinical Research studies
- Assist with study patient enrollment and consents
- Assists with writing scientific abstracts and protocols.