Research Assistant

Orthopaedic Hospital • Los Angeles, CA

8h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant oversees the coordination and execution for collecting and processing of samples and specimens for the research program. This position provides administrative assistance to the Orthopaedic research program and primary investigators including patient recruitment, identifying participants, and managing data according to study related protocols and regulations. This position has matrixed reports across the organization and academic affiliates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sciences related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in a related clinical research position preferred; experience integrating RedCap and similar study methods highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Box software required.
• Experience with proper handling of Protected Health Information preferred.
• Experience working with academic human research office, IRBs and RedCap
• Must have own transportation to attend clinics both at OIC, DTI-A and practice locations at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica and Westwood.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative
• Must have critical thinking skills, and ability to multitask while managing timelines to adhere to strict deadlines
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, clinical staff, administrative staff, and other health care professionals
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret information from professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, researchers, staff, and patients
• Able to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail Able to travel to any of the other locations upon request, including long-distance travel to regional or national conferences and meetings IQ times per year
• Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary for research related patient collections, including nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in research or biological sciences related field highly preferred.
• Spanish Speaking highly preferred,
• Previous experience with clinical trials and performing bench work (preferred)
• Knowledge of EPIC EMR system (preferred)
• Prior exposure to data collection tools (i.e. RedCap) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and assist in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens following strict protocol and detailed instructions associated with study and facilities used for processing.
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol.
• Complete and maintain case report forms per guidelines, and review them against the patient's medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the creation and submission of various proposals for new studies including grants and IRB.
• Monitor and manage IRB submission status and expirations for assigned studies throughout the span of the study, and responding to IRB requests for revisions or to renew existing studies.
• Perform general coordination as required to support active studies and associated programs including filing and maintenance of all regulatory documents, projects, information and data.
• Perform subject recruitment by performing chart reviews and patient enrollment activities per protocol.
• Perform data entry from forms and documents into databases and other documents. Assist coordinators and PIs with preparation of source documents for proposals, presentations and publication activities.
• Integrate current tools for data collection and security to eliminate redundancy in program collections and use of paper where possible while serving as resource for other coordinators and PIs on integration.
• Coordinate and schedule research volunteers/medical students and non-senior coordinator assistance for consenting and specimen transport as needed for study progression.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level