Clinical Research Assistant I

City of Hope • Monrovia, CA

19h

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant manages multiple research protocols to support efficiency and regulatory compliance, attending clinics as needed. The role handles data compilation, registration, and submission, and maintains an effective system for data flow. The assistant receives mentorship from experienced staff in a dynamic research environment and conducts research activities under close supervision.

The position is part of a multidisciplinary research group led by Dr. Ajay Goel in the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. The group conducts translational studies into the genomic and epigenomic characterization of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, esophageal, and hepatocellular cancers. The position has the potential to become tenure-track upon receipt of federal agency grant funding lasting 3–5 years.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree; experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
• One year in a health care setting is preferred, preferably in research.
• Medical terminology and writing skills are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Research experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain protocol documentation and regulatory documents for IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC.
• Compile, submit, and process data and specimens according to protocol requirements, ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients and hospital staff while ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist with patient recruitment, protocol-related tests and evaluations, and protocol-specific duties.
• Conduct research activities under close supervision, including laboratory experiments in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and informatics.
• Identify and communicate protocol and data-management issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain professional development and an organized work environment.
• Attend clinics as needed and support data compilation, registration, submission, and data flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree