Clinical Research Coordinator II - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

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 of our patients with cancer!

Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research.

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator II to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associate Degree or College Diploma and at least 3 years of clinical research coordination or related experience. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) – Healthcare Provider type – is required. Those with prior experience in oncology research are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II serves as the lead coordinator on an assigned portfolio of research studies, functioning independently to establish and coordinate logistics and processes for the conduct of research for the department. 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 applicable regulatory requirements.

• Establishes and completes 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry and reporting, including resolution of queries from sponsors or regulatory entities.
• Coordinates institutional, pharmaceutical and internal audits, including facilitating third party study monitoring and designs and implements needed 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.
• Responsible for timely submission of adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
• Plans and coordinates strategies for growing research participant enrollment, and / or improving clinical research efficiency as needed.
• Provides technical support for the preparation of grant proposals, publications, presentations and special projects.
• Provides assistance with research project budget development, including identifying and classifying routine care vs. research related care and provides assistance with research participant research billing and reconciliation.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research activities, including research staff meetings.
• Participate in planning, workshops, evaluation meetings, and seminars, educational or administrative meetings as vital or requested; Participates in training and education of new research personnel.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements :

Associates Degree / College Diploma required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Licenses / Certification :

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) needs to be the AHA Healthcare Provider Type, required.

SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Experience :

3 years of clinical research coordination or related experience.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Req ID

9167

Working Title

Clinical Research Coordinator II - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Department

Angeles Research Inst

Business Entity

Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Job Category

Academic / Research

Job Specialty

Research Studies / Clin Trial

Overtime Status

EXEMPT

Primary Shift

Day

Shift Duration

8 hour

Base Pay

$31.46 - $48.76