Kaiser Permanente · 1 month ago
Research Associate II, Clinical Trials (Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN) Durational with Benefits
California-Los Angeles-4733 Sunset Annex
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization seeking a Research Associate II for Clinical Trials. The role involves coordinating day-to-day activities of research projects, overseeing study activities, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects
Collects project data through interviews, chart review or other methods
May collect, secure and assist with biospecimen management
May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.)
Assists with and/ or oversees assigned study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc)
Drafts project progress reports collaboratively
May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff
If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites
Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards
Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials
Assists with and/ or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data
Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases
Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues
May interface with IRB and/ or draft portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc
May supervise the day-to-day activities of project staff (ex. assign work and evaluate performance, etc)
May assist with staff hiring and training
May contribute to portions of study presentations
Serves as a member on department or study-related committees
May track expenses and monitor budget
May recommend budget actions/ decisions
May provide information and oversight for invoices
Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information
Qualification
Required
Minimum two (2) years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field OR one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field AND Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
Minimum one (1) year of experience coordinating research projects under specific guidance
Minimum one (1) year of training and/or experience in research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical trials protocols involving research methodology/research study design, and hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year experience in handling, processing, and preparing biospecimens for laboratory analysis and/or transport OR Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review
Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation
Experience coordinating one or more projects OR
Experience with biospecimen handling, collection, and processing
Experience with Clinical lab activities
Professional oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Preferred
Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field
Clinical Trials Experience Required
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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