Clinical Research Coordinator II - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator II plays a crucial role in the Angeles Clinic & Research Institute, supporting the institute's mission to advance cancer care through innovative research and training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate logistics and processes for the conduct of research for the department.
• Interact with principal investigators, subjects, clinic and research staff, laboratory staff, medical professionals, pharmaceutical staff, and Sponsor representatives to successfully implement research protocols.
• Screen and recruit potential patients for protocol eligibility, present non-medical trial concepts and details to patients, and support the informed consent process.
• Accurately and timely collect, document, enter, and report data, including resolving queries from sponsors or regulatory entities.
• Coordinate institutional, pharmaceutical, and internal audits, facilitate third-party study monitoring, and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Compile and report on study information, present at regular research staff meetings, and submit adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters as required.
• Identify and collaborate on quality and performance improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and enhance clinical research efficiency.
• Support the preparation of grant proposals, publications, presentations, and special projects; assist with research project budget development, and provide assistance with research participant research billing and reconciliation.
• Participate in meetings and conferences related to research activities, including research staff meetings, and participate in training and education of new research personnel.
• Process research laboratory specimens accurately and demonstrate proficiency in research protocol and laboratory procedures, including centrifuging, aliquoting, storing, and shipping of specimens.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, unpack and store kits, and utilize kits and supplies appropriately for specimen collection, processing, storage, and shipping, as mandated by sponsor.
• Monitor deliveries from sponsor, maintain an electronic record of supplies, and participate in monitoring and auditing activities to ensure compliance, proposing solutions to technical issues and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., biology, healthcare, research).
• 3 years of clinical research coordination or related experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date).
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree/College Diploma required.