"Clinical Research Coordinator I – Torres Lab - Hybrid (Full-Time, Fluent in Spanish)"

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research team at Cedars-Sinai. Under the leadership of Dr. Vanessa Torres, our team conducts community-engaged research and applies mixed-methods approaches to develop and test lifestyle interventions that address cancer risks and improve health outcomes.

This role requires expert-level fluency in Spanish, with the ability to read, write, and speak confidently. You will work closely with Spanish-speaking populations and must be comfortable engaging in conversations, conducting research activities, and providing study-related information in Spanish. Clear communication in both English and Spanish will be essential to support participants and ensure accuracy across all stages of the research process.

In addition, this position involves community-based research activities that extend beyond the office setting. Applicants must have the ability to drive and reliable access to a personal vehicle. Responsibilities may include traveling to various community locations to deliver interventions, collect data, follow up with participants, and assist with the dissemination of study findings. Transportation is a vital part of this role to help reach diverse populations where they live and work, ensuring meaningful community engagement.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination, screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents study information at regular research staff meetings. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
• Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
• Build rapport with community members and participants to support study engagement.
• Administer baseline and follow-up surveys and interviews (in Spanish and English).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including data entry and management using REDCap.
• Analyze qualitative data using software such as Dedoose or ATLAS.ti.
• Analyze quantitative data using software such as SAS, STATA, or R.
• Extract and manage data from Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Schedule participants for research visits and procedures; ensure smooth coordination.
• Assist with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters.
• Participate in study monitoring, auditing, and required trainings.
• Contribute to or lead peer-reviewed manuscripts (based on interest and experience)
• Support with submitting NIH and other grant proposals, including preparing literature reviews, formatting biosketches, drafting supporting documents, and assisting with budgets and justifications.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year Clinical research related experience required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree Science.
• Expert-level fluency in Spanish, including the ability to read, write, and speak, to effectively engage with Spanish-speaking populations.
• Ability to drive with reliable access to a personal vehicle for community-based research activities, including intervention delivery, data collection, participant follow-up, and dissemination of study findings.