Clinical Research Data Specialist II - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai offers a culture of happiness, passion, and dedication. This is one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in California and in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The primary focus of the Butte Laboratory is translational research in the field of bio-photonics. The Butte Lab is developing novel intra-operative imaging / visualization technologies to aid surgeons in achieving near-complete tumor excision. To learn more about the Butte Lab, please visit this website. About the Role The Clinical Research Data Specialist II manages the data for assigned research studies. This will include, designing forms for data collection, clinical data abstraction, processing data, maintaining record systems, and producing project reports for studies. In addition, may supervise clinical research staff or clinical data managers, perform complex statistical analysis, and work with bioinformatics to develop and maintain trial management and validation systems. Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• May work with bioinformatics in the development and maintenance of clinical trials management systems including validation of systems.
• May train clinical research staff to help improve the quality of the data being collected.
• May solve operational / data problems in consultation with other employees and / or supervisors.
• Manages data for research studies.
• Designs forms for data collection.
• Processes clinical data using a range of computer applications and database systems to support cleaning and management of subject or patient data.
• Produces project reports.
• Performs clinical data collection, abstraction, targeted data searches to support accurate and timely data availability for study objectives.
• Maintains the accuracy, integrity and security of complex, large computerized records systems.
• Understands regulations, policies, protocols and procedures to control and maintain accurate records.
• Performs data searches and other related administrative tasks.
• Prepares project reports and performs statistical analysis in conjunction with a biostatistician, interpreting and presenting findings to support study objectives and data quality initiatives.
• 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 Education :
• Bachelor's degree in related field of research is required. Experience : 2 years of proven experience in a similar position or related research field is required. About UsCedars-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 TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : 11995 Working Title : Clinical Research Data Specialist II - Butte Lab - Department of Neurosurgery Department : Research - Neurosurgical 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 : $71,219.20 - $121,076.80