Cedars-Sinai · 12 hours ago
Clinical Research Associate I – Community & Behavioral Health, Tan Lab (Onsite)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $32.86/hr
2+ years expCedars-Sinai is seeking a Clinical Research Associate I to support community-engaged research focused on behavioral and community-based health interventions for LGBTQ+ communities of color. This role involves data management, human subject research support, patient engagement, and grant development, working closely with an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Judy Tan.
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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. Tan and project team with scheduling meetings
Plan and co-manage event logistics; act as primary liaison with on-site service providers
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
A cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals
Resume or CV
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in public health or related area
At least 2 years of related experience post-undergraduate degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of community-based research and organizing theories, frameworks, principles, and practices
Experience with program evaluation, specifically process evaluation
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Experience working with marginalized populations related to health issues
Strong interest in minority health & healthcare, racial disparities, social determinants of health with self-motivation for independent learning
Commitment to racial and LGBTQ+ justice
Bachelor's level or equivalent analytic skills and understanding (SAS, Stata, R or equivalent)
Intermediate or higher level skills of MS Office suite
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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