"Clinical Research Specialist I - Dept of Orthopaedics"

Job Description

The Clinical Research Specialist I provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed. Responsible for specific and assigned aspects of research infrastructure development, coordinates projects, and communicates status and improvement areas to leadership. May implement and coordinate department-wide initiatives such as research quality management or clinical trial recruitment efforts. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clinical research expertise by participating in the design and implementation of research projects as needed by the department or institution.
• Responsible for specific and assigned aspects of research infrastructure development and/or maintenance.
• Coordinates research projects at an institutional or departmental level.
• Communicates project status and improvement areas with leadership in a timely manner.
• Projects may include, but are not limited to investigator-initiated protocol development including protocol writing, case report form development, budget development, and coordination of departmental research committees.
• May implement and coordinate department-wide initiatives such as research quality management or clinical trial recruitment efforts.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3 years experience in area of research specialist required.
• ACRP/SoCRA certification preferred

Req ID: 12405

Working Title: Clinical Research Specialist I - Dept of Orthopaedics

Department: Dept of Orthopaedics

Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Academic / Research

Job Specialty: Research Studies/ Clin Trial

Overtime Status: EXEMPT

Primary Shift: Day

Shift Duration: 8 hour

Base Pay: $64,750 - $110,073