"Clinical Research Associate I - Yang Lab - Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology"

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai.

We invite you to consider this phenomenal opportunity!

Dr. Ju Dong Yang, in Department of Medicine, Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is looking for a new Clinical Research Associate I to join the team!

The research program of Dr. Ju Dong Yang has been focused on clinical and translational research of liver cancer. Dr. Yang conducted several population-based cohort studies to describe recent trends in liver cancer epidemiology in the United States.

As a Clinical Research Associate I, you will work directly with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or Principal Investigator to coordinate and/or implement the study. This role evaluates and abstracts research data and ensures compliance with protocol and research objectives. This position will be responsible for completing case report forms (CRFs), entering clinical research data, and assisting with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The CRA I member may have limited contact with research participants as needed for study and assists with study budget and research participant billing. This role follows all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines and regulations pertaining to the study and patient care.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical research objectives.
• 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.
• 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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• May serve as one point of contact for external sponsors for select trials.
• May respond to sponsor inquiries and attend meetings regarding study activity under the direction of supervising staff.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Sociology, or related degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• ACRP/SoCRA certification is preferred.

Experience:

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

Req ID : 13803
Working Title : Clinical Research Associate I - Yang Lab - 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 : $24 - $32.86