Cedars-Sinai · 23 hours ago
Heart Institute Clinical Research Associate I - per diem/ Cheng Lab
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $32.86/hr
1+ years expCedars-Sinai's Smidt Heart Institute is dedicated to heart disease and research innovation, providing exceptional care and advancing medical research. The Clinical Research Associate I will work closely with research coordinators to implement studies, evaluate data, ensure compliance, and assist with various research-related tasks.
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Hiring Manager
Felice Fernandez, RACR, RACS
Responsibilities
Works with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator or Research Nurse to coordinate/implement study
Evaluates and abstracts clinical research data from source documents
Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical research objectives
Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs)
Enters clinical research data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) that are provided by the sponsors
Provides supervised patient contact or patient contact for long term follow-up patients only
Assists with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and works closely with supervising research staff or directly with the Institutional Review Board to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines
Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing as needed
Schedules patients for research visits and research procedures
Responsible for sample preparation and shipping and maintenance of study supplies and kits
Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board
Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law
Participates in required training and education programs
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/GED required
Understanding of general research objectives
Excellent language skills and understanding of Grants, Manuscript, and Abstract guidelines
Strong verbal and writing ability as well as communication, computer, organization, personnel and time-management skills
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks requiring attention to detail
Able to perform moderate lifting
Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
Able to read papers and online documents
Able to operate standard office equipment
Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions
Preferred
BA/BS degree in Science, Sociology or related degree preferred
1 Year Of Clinical Research Related Experience Preferred
Previous experience in research environment preferred
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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