Clinical Research Data Specialist I - Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $25 - $41

About The Position

The Clinical Research Data Specialist I handles data for assigned research studies, including clinical data abstraction, data processing, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports. The role ensures compliance with federal and local agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the local Institutional Review Board.

The position is with Dr. Hyunseok Kim’s clinical research team in the Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The team advances precision medicine approaches for chronic liver diseases through clinical outcomes research and development of AI-based predictive models using clinical and imaging data. The team is ideally seeking someone who can contribute to data management and independent statistical or computational analyses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of proven experience in a similar position or related research field.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related research field.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Experience with statistical modeling, including regression analysis, survival analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Familiarity with machine learning methods and model development, validation, and performance evaluation.
• Experience managing, cleaning, and analyzing large clinical, electronic health record (EHR), or biomedical research datasets.
• Knowledge of SQL, REDCap, or other research database systems.
• Experience with medical imaging analysis, radiomics, or AI applications in healthcare.
• Experience contributing to academic research, including preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain research data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of complex, large computerized records systems, including performing data searches and related administrative tasks.
• Process clinical data using computer applications and database systems to support cleaning and management of subject or patient data.
• Develop data collection forms and perform clinical data collection and abstraction.
• Produce project reports for research studies.
• Understand and follow regulations, policies, protocols, and procedures to control and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participate in required training and education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED