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The Department of Urology is committed to excellence and improving everything we do. From our innovative patient care, to our highest caliber education program, and cutting-edge research, we work together to turn discoveries into reality and improve the lives of our patients. We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to join our department as an integral member of our research team. The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) will perform duties related to the coordination of the intermediate to complex Urology, Urologic Oncology, and Pediatric Urology trials as well as multi-institutional studies. The CRC will coordinate moderately complex aspects of one or more clinical studies. Work under close direction of the physician/principal investigator and/or study coordinator/supervisor.
Duties include:
- Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
- Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.
- Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
- Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
- Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.
- Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.
- Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
- Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
Qualifications:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical research and federal regulations.
- Familiarity with IRB guidelines and regulations.
- Previous experience with clinical trials.
- Working knowledge of STRIDE database at LPCH
- Familiarity with STARR data collection tool at LPCH
- Working knowledge of electronic medical records (EPIC) and the use of secure video-conferencing tools to facilitate interactions with study patients.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.
Posted 2026-07-15
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