Clinical Research Coordinator I, Laboratory + CPT1

Job Description

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The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all our patients with cancer.

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research.

This position functions as a Clinical Research Coordinator providing support for clinical research protocols for the department. The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist the Research Department with all aspects of clinical research. This individual will interact with principal investigators, subjects, clinic and research staff, laboratory staff, medical professionals, pharmaceutical staff, and Sponsor representatives to successfully implement research protocols, in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform accurate processing of research laboratory specimens while demonstrating a moderate degree of proficiency and understanding of research protocol and laboratory procedures, including centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and shipping of specimens.
• Monitor deliveries from sponsor, including inventory of kits, unpacking, and storing of supplies, and using kits and supplies appropriately for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping, as mandated by sponsor. Maintain electronic record of supplies.
• Responsible for administrative functions of research studies, including scheduling of patients for research visits, procedures and labs and completion and maintenance of consent forms, case report forms, SAE?s and source documents.
• Facilitates screening and recruitment of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and supporting the informed consent process.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of clinical research projects to achieve project objectives, including project planning, projecting resource requirements, and developing systems to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry and reporting, including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities to ensure compliance, including implementing any corrective actions.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Works closely with investigators and regulatory staff or directly with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• Acts as a liaison with pharmaceutical company representatives or other project funding organizations to monitor and update project progress.
• Provides assistance with research finance billing, including identifying and classifying routine care vs. research related care.
• Attends meetings and conferences related to research activities, including research staff meetings. Participates in planning, workshops, evaluation meetings, and seminars, educational or administrative meetings as necessary or requested.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or college coursework in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or similar) preferred.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) license issued by the State of California required. (Please note your license number in your resume and application)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. (Certification must be valid for at least 60 days beyond anticipated start date)

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months of healthcare-related or clinical research experience required.
• Phlebotomy and/or laboratory assistant experience with demonstrated proficiency in applicable job responsibilities.
• One (1) year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, or Clinical Research Assistant preferred.

This role is designed to be 100% onsite, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with your team and immerse yourself in the energy of our workplace. Please note that hybrid or remote work options are NOT available for this position at this time.