Clinical Research Assistant I

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

About The Position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. Join us as a Clinical Research Assistant I where you will support clinical studies that bridge the gap between innovative scientific discoveries and improved patient outcomes.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree.
Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
Read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) such as EPIC; Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS) such as OnCore, LabVantage and RedCap.

Responsibilities

Conduct background research, write and develop new clinical research protocols.
Conduct protocol management for an assigned set of multiple research protocols, orientation, screening, and educational programs.
Maintain current and accurate protocol documentation and be aware of the timeliness of regulatory documents.
Ensure that patients are appropriately scheduled and registered; maintain documentation of patient registration.
Compile and submit data on appropriate forms according to protocol requirements.
Help train and mentor new clinical research staff members.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
Collect and deliver specimens for analysis, using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
Work with physician or nurse to see that protocol related tests and evaluations are ordered per protocol guidelines.