Clinical Research Assistant I Job at City of Hope in Duarte

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 ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Collect and deliver specimens for analysis, using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
• Work with physicians or nurses 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.

City of Hope is located in Duarte, California, USA.