Clinical Research Assistant I

About the role

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. As a Clinical Research Assistant I, you will support clinical studies that bridge the gap between innovative scientific discoveries and improved patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research, write and develop new clinical research protocols.
• Conduct protocol management for an assigned set of multiple research protocols, including orientation, screening, and educational programs.
• Maintain current and accurate protocol documentation and ensure the timeliness of regulatory documents.
• Ensure that patients are appropriately scheduled and registered; maintain documentation of patient registration.
• Compile and submit data on appropriate forms according to protocol requirements.
• Help train and mentor new clinical research staff members.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Collect and deliver specimens for analysis, using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
• Work with physician or nurse to ensure protocol-related tests and evaluations are ordered per protocol guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (experience may substitute for minimum education requirements).
• Ability to read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) such as EPIC; Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS) such as OnCore, LabVantage, and RedCap.

Pay

City of Hope employees pay is based on work experience, qualifications, and work location.