Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track) Must Speak English and Spanish

Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track) Los Angeles, CA Full Time Experienced Job Title:

• Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track).

Department:

• Clinical Operations – Angel City Research.

Reports To:

• Senior Clinical Research Coordinator & the Director of Operations.
• Position Summary.
• The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is an entry-level, pre-professional role designed for pre-medical or health-sciences students seeking structured exposure to clinical research and patient-facing clinical environments.
• The position primarily supports Clinical Research Coordinators through clerical, administrative, and visit-preparation tasks, while offering supervised shadowing opportunities to learn the fundamentals of clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical practice.
• This role does not include independent study coordination or regulatory decision-making responsibilities and functions under close supervision at all times.
• Core Duties & Responsibilities.

Administrative & Clerical Support (Primary Function) · File, organize, and maintain study-specific documentation (paper and/or electronic) in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements · Assist with preparation and upkeep of regulatory and subject-specific binders. · Scan, upload, and index documents into electronic systems · Support document quality control by flagging missing or incomplete materials for coordinator review · Maintain organized study folders and ensure version control of study documents Visit Preparation & Clinic Support. · Assist coordinators with visit preparation, including:

• o Printing visit-specific worksheets and source documents o Preparing visit packets, lab kits, and study materials o Verifying visit schedules and required procedures · Support exam room and workspace readiness for study visits · Assist with inventory tracking of non-investigational study supplies (logs only; no dispensing) Patient Communication & Scheduling Support. · Make appointment reminder calls, texts, or emails using approved scripts and systems · Confirm visit attendance and notify coordinators of cancellations or rescheduling needs · Assist with basic patient logistics (parking instructions and validation, arrival reminders, general visit flow explanations) · Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all patient interactions Shadowing & Educational Exposure (Structured Learning Component). · Shadow Clinical Research Coordinators during: o Study visits o Informed consent discussions (observation only) o Source documentation and data entry processes o Sponsor or monitor interactions (as appropriate) · Observe clinical workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient care environments · Receive guided exposure to: o Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles o Research ethics and human subjects protections o Clinical trial phases and protocol structure o Roles of investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and CROs Compliance & Professional Standards. · Adhere to HIPAA, GCP, and institutional confidentiality requirements · Complete required training prior to independent task execution, including: o Human Subjects Protection o HIPAA o GCP (as applicable) · Maintain professional conduct consistent with clinical and research environments Required Qualifications. .Must speak English and Spanish · Current enrollment in a pre-medical, pre-health, or health-sciences undergraduate or post-baccalaureate program · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail · Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism · Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured procedures · Clear written and verbal communication skills · Comfort working in clinical and administrative settings Preferred Qualifications. · Prior experience in: o Healthcare settings o Research labs or academic research o Medical offices or administrative healthcare roles · Familiarity with basic medical terminology · Interest in clinical research, medicine, public health, or healthcare administration · Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish Core Skills & Competencies. · Attention to detail and document accuracy · Time management and task prioritization · Professional communication with patients and clinical staff · Ability to learn and follow SOPs and protocols · Team-oriented mindset with ability to receive and act on constructive feedback · Ethical judgment and respect for patient autonomy and privacy Educational & Career Development Value.

This role is intentionally structured to provide:

• · Hands-on exposure to real-world clinical research operations · Mentorship from experienced Clinical Research Coordinators, Director of Operations, and the Principal Investigator · Observational learning aligned with medical and health-professional school pathways · Foundational understanding of clinical trials, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance Work Environment. · Clinical research site and administrative office settings · Interaction with patients, investigators, coordinators, and research staff · Involves long periods of standing and walking, lifting weight at 10 pounds or more, and administrative tasks Powered by JazzHR