Clinical Research Coordinator I, Laboratory (Onsite) Angeles Clinic

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

226d • $26 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you'll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community. This role is designed to be 100% onsite, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team and immerse yourself in the energy of our workplace. Please note that hybrid or remote work options are NOT available for this position at this time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6 months of Healthcare related or research experience.
• 1 year of experience as a clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate/assistant.
• Phlebotomy and lab assistant experience with demonstrated competency in the job duties listed above.
• Phlebotomy Certification from State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association, to be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree/College Diploma preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process research laboratory specimens in accordance with study protocols and standard laboratory procedures.
• Moderate level of proficiency in understanding and adhering to research protocols and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Experience monitoring and receiving study-related deliveries from sponsors, including performing inventory checks, unpacking, and storing of kits and supplies.
• Ability to properly utilize sponsor-provided kits and supplies for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping as outlined in protocol requirements.
• Proficient in maintaining electronic records of inventory and supplies to ensure adequate stock and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate processing of research laboratory specimens while demonstrating a moderate degree of proficiency and understanding of research protocol and laboratory procedures, including centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and shipping of specimens.
• Monitor deliveries from sponsor, including inventory of kits, unpacking, and storing of supplies, and utilizing kits and supplies appropriately for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping, as mandated by sponsor.
• Maintain electronic record of supplies.
• Responsible for administrative functions of research studies, including scheduling of patients for research visits, procedures and labs and completion and maintenance of consent forms, case report forms, SAE's and source documents.
• Facilitates screening and recruitment of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and supporting the informed consent process.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of clinical research projects to achieve project objectives, including project planning, projecting resource requirements, and developing systems to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry and reporting, including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities to ensure compliance, including implementing any corrective actions.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Works closely with investigators and regulatory staff or directly with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison with pharmaceutical company representatives or other project funding organizations to monitor and update project progress.
• Provides assistance with research finance billing, including identifying and classifying routine care vs. research related care.
• Attends meetings and conferences related to research activities, including research staff meetings. Participates in planning, workshops, evaluation meetings, and seminars, educational or administrative meetings as necessary or requested.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401(K)/Retirement Plans
• Continuing Education
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Work/Life Balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED