Clinical Research Assoc I/CPT - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai's Smidt Heart Institute invites applications for a Clinical Research Associate I/CPT to support noncomplex studies under supervision in Los Angeles. The role involves data collection, participant prescreening, and assisting with regulatory submissions to the IRB while ensuring budget alignment and patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, CPT‑phlebotomy certification, and up to one year of clinical research experience.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Sociology or related degree preferred
• Licenses: CPT- Phlebotomy Certification license required
• Experience: 1 year clinical research experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating noncomplex research studies
• Collects and abstracts clinical research data
• Enters data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) provided by sponsors
• Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assists with prescreening of potential research participants and scheduling visits
• Supports regulatory submissions to IRB including Adverse Events and Safety Letters
• Assists with budget and patient research billing
• Responsible for sample preparation and shipping, and kit maintenance
• Ensures compliance with GCP and HIPAA regulations
• Acts as a primary contact for sponsor inquiries when directed

Skills

Data collection

Prescreening

IRB submissions

Budget & billing

GCP compliance

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

CPT-Phlebotomy certification

Tools

EDCs software

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Clinical Research Assoc I/CPT - Heart Institute, Cheng Lab

The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast commitment to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and specialized care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life‑saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to an increasing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

Join our team and use your experience with an organization known nationally for excellence in research!

The Clinical Research Associate I/CPT works under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or other supervising staff to assist in tasks supporting the coordination/implementation of noncomplex research studies. Supports objectives of research studies through noncomplex tasks such as data collection, prescreening of potential and scheduling of current research participants, assisting in IRB submission activities, budget and billing, and ensuring overall compliance with all federal and local guidelines.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or other supervising staff to assist in tasks supporting the coordination/implementation of noncomplex research studies.
• Collects, evaluates and/or abstracts clinical research data. May assist in designing forms for data collection/abstraction.
• Enters and processes clinical research data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) that are provided by the sponsors.
• Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Assists with prescreening of potential research participants for various clinical trials. Schedules research participants for research visits and research procedures. Provides supervised patient contact or independent patient contact for long term follow-up patients only.
• Assists supervising staff with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) including submission of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines
• Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing
• Responsible for sample preparation and shipping and maintenance of study supplies and kits.
• Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical research objectives. 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
• May serve as one point of contact for external sponsors for select trials. May respond to sponsor inquiries and attend meetings regarding study activity under the direction of supervising staff.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Sociology or related degree preferred
• Licenses: CPT- Phlebotomy Certification license required
• Experience: 1 year clinical research experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Able to perform moderate lifting.
• Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to read papers and online documents.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.
• Able to exercise physical ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform essential job functions.

Minimum Salary

25.00

Maximum Salary

33.51

City*

Los Angeles

State*

California

Job_Category

Research

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai