Clinical Research Associate I – Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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The Clinical Research Associate I will work directly with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, or Research Nurse to coordinate and/or implement the study. This role evaluates and abstracts research data and ensures compliance with protocol and research objectives. The incumbent is responsible for completing case report forms, entering clinical research data, and assists with regulatory submissions to the IRB. The CRA I member provides limited patient contact as needed for study and assists with study budget and patient research billing. The incumbent ensures compliance with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines and regulations pertaining to the study and patient care.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Works closely with supervising research staff or directly with the Institutional Review Board to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters following local and federal guidelines.
• Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing.
• 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 including CSMC phlebotomy-specific clinical oversight which encompasses initial training, monthly assessments, six-month assessments, and annual assessments.
• Performs phlebotomy services according to CSMC policies and procedures.
• Verifies specimen identification, assesses appropriateness of test orders and quality of specimen by recognizing factors that affect procedures and results; takes appropriate action when corrections are indicated
• Identifies patients and patient specimens by strict adherence to established procedures; labels samples accurately and completely.
• Reports test results to appropriate individuals and exercises professional discretion with patient information.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient screening, study visits, patient sample specimen collection, and processing in strict adherence to established procedures.
• Performs other related administrative tasks.

Education:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D., required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Sociology, or related degree, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification is preferred.

Experience:

• Clinical Research experience is highly preferred.
• Understanding of general research objectives.

Physical Demands: 

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing  50 lbs. Pulling 50 lbs. Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking,  Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

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Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID

: 598

Working Title

: Clinical Research Associate I – Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Department

: Research – General Medicine

Business Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category

: Academic / Research

Job Specialty

: Research Studies/ Clin Trial

Overtime Status

: NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift

: Day

Shift Duration

: 8 hour

Base Pay

: $19.50 – $29.87

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