Clinical Research Associate I - Medical Oncology

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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.
Come join us as a Clinical Research Associate I under which you will manage an assigned set of clinical research studies and protocols to assure efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
• One-year experience working in a health care setting, preferably in research.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Medical Record, Health Information Systems, clinical trials exposure or related health field.

Responsibilities

• Work on data abstraction and analysis. Interface with existing institutional resources/teams, including Posiedon, Honest Broker, STATA, RedCap, Excel, and others. Download and manipulate data from external sources, including National Cancer Database and SEER. Provide project management for computational projects. Assist PI/supervisor with write up of results, and notify them of any roadblocks.
• Conduct protocol management for an assigned set of clinical studies within the department. Maintain current and accurate protocol documentation. Notify PI/supervisor of pertinent protocol changes and other data management issues or problem areas.
• Complete and maintain regulatory documents for IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC. Compile and submit data on appropriate forms according to protocol.
• Play active role in recruitment of patients to department studies. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other COH personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. Works with PI/nurse/supervisor to schedule protocol-related tests and evaluations. Perform other duties as outlined in the approved protocol.
• Collect and deliver specimens for analysis, using appropriate materials and procedures specified in the protocol. Ensure proper labeling and obtain pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms. Develop and maintain knowledge of various aspects of processing specimens, paying particular attention to safety practices and shipping instructions.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in the field.
• Ensure work environment is organized and functions efficiently. Attend and participate in meetings as required. Provide staff relief as required to meet the needs of the department. Work with supervisor to ensure appropriate levels of quality are maintained.

What This Job Offers

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