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LVN / Clinical Research Associate III, Vaccine Clinical Trials

LVN / Clinical Research Associate III, Vaccine Clinical Trials

HealthEcareers - ClientHawthorne, California, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary :

Manages day-to-day activities of a major segment(s) of medium to large studies or several smaller studies. May supervise project staff. Works under general supervision. Final review required for some phases of projects.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Manages day-to-day activities of a major segment(s) of medium to large studies or several smaller studies.
  • May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).
  • Develops simple study protocols or portions of complex protocols.
  • Monitors progress of study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment, pilot studies, focus groups, etc.).
  • May coordinate research project activities with other research study centers.
  • Prepares progress reports independently and / or collaboratively.
  • May participate in the training of new team members and / or clinical staff.
  • If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors / monitors at clinical sites.
  • Adheres to compliance and privacy / confidentiality requirements and standards.
  • Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.
  • Assists with and / or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data.
  • May assist with implementation of quality control measures.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.
  • Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.
  • Interfaces with IRB and drafts portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
  • Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of project staff including evaluating performance.
  • May mentor and develop staff and participate in hiring.
  • Contributes to portions of study presentations.
  • Assists in writing scientific articles.
  • Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.
  • May recommend budget actions / decisions and manage project budget.
  • Reviews scientific literature and drafts portions of background section of grant proposals.
  • May contribute to other sections of grants.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

  • Minimum four (4) years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of training and / or professional experience in research methodology / research study design, hypothesis testing; OR
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in clinical protocols involving research methodology / research study design, and hypothesis testing.
  • Minimum two (2) years of training and / or experience managing research projects under general guidance.

    • Education

  • Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

    • License, Certification, Registration

  • N / A

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Experience creating flow charts, research instruments (e.g. chart review forms, questionnaires, etc.).
  • Experience in quantitative and / or qualitative data interpretation and application.
  • Must be able to prepare sections of professional reports and presentations.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Minimum one (1) year of direct personnel management preferred.
  • Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.
  • Preferred Qualification - LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
  • Vaccine / COVID 19 Clinical Trials experience