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

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Research Data Specialist I supports assigned research studies by managing clinical research data, including data abstraction and collection, data processing, record-system maintenance, and project reporting. The role helps ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of complex computerized records and supports data cleaning and management using computer applications and database systems. The specialist also ensures compliance with federal and local requirements, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Institutional Review Board requirements, and follows Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and HIPAA confidentiality standards.

The position is part of Dr. Hyunseok Kim’s clinical research team in Cedars-Sinai’s Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 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 role may contribute to data management and independent statistical or computational analyses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 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 computerized records systems.
• Perform 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.
• Follow regulations, policies, protocols, and procedures for maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain research practices in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with 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