Cedars-Sinai · 2 months ago
Clinical Research Associate I – Community & Behavioral Health, Tan Lab (Onsite)
6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $32.86/hrCedars-Sinai is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to support community-engaged research focused on behavioral and community-based health interventions for LGBTQ+ communities of color. The role involves assisting with both quantitative and qualitative research projects, managing data, and engaging with community partners and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Assist with leading the creation and management of organized research project portfolio with project dashboard for data tracking
Work independently to produce tables, charts, graphs for manuscript and grant preparation from sources including analyst reports, publicly available data, and literature searches
Organize data storage and management for qualitative study (including interviews with cancer patients, caregivers, and affected community members)
Organize data storage and management for quantitative projects
Execute basic data analysis (demographic tables, bivariate calculations, evaluation of missing data) of existing data sets to generate research approach and analytic plans
Support process evaluation of a pilot smoking cessation program, including developing evaluation framework, creating and implementing a data collection plan
Assist with leading the creation and management of study questionnaires in REDCap
Identify and resolve quality issues with survey administration
Manage revisions of REDCap instrument and protocol
Triage data collection questions for immediate resolution or consultation with team, PI
Assist with leading the development and submissions of IRB study applications, modifications, and renewals
Assist with leading the compliance efforts for sponsoring entities
Support the relationship (act as primary liaison) with community partners, through meeting scheduling, regular and proactive email communication, phone calls, and in-person meetings
Support collaboration with community partners to develop and assess project implementation strategies, including outreach strategies, project materials, and workshop content
Manage collaborative curriculum adaptation with multiple community partners
Interact with patients via assisting with qualitative interviews and focus groups
Assist with leading the development of project narrative/research plans for new grants, including timelines and schedules of deliverables
Write portions of manuscripts in collaboration with the research team and community partners
Provide copy-editing assistance with manuscripts
Conduct independent literature searches and produce summaries to guide project development based on ongoing research findings and future steps
Act as PI proxy in grant expense approvals and FTE certification
Collaborate with department payroll and grant management staff to identify and address any expense errors
Reconcile budgets monthly
Create budget projections; identify budget surplus and deficits
Ensure timely payment of community partner and other service provider invoices
Assess appropriate budgets to charge for new research activities
Develop content for website
Edit content according to stakeholder (community partners’) feedback)
Edit personal testimonial videos
Respond to and track website inquiries
Act as the primary liaison with graphic designer and web developers
Support Dr. Doll and project team with scheduling meetings
Plan and co-manage event logistics; act as primary liaison with on-site service providers
Qualification
Required
Independent and well-organized contributor
Experience in behavioral and implementation science
Ability to assist with both quantitative and qualitative research projects
Experience with data management, coordination, and analysis
Ability to execute basic data analysis of existing data sets
Experience with human subject research support
Ability to assist with leading the development and submissions of IRB study applications
Experience in patient and stakeholder engagement
Ability to support collaboration with community partners
Experience in writing and grant development
Ability to assist with leading the development of project narrative/research plans for new grants
Experience in budget management
Ability to develop content for website
Ability to support administrative duties as needed
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.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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