Clinical Research Specialist II, Data Collection and Chart Abstraction (Durational with Benefits)

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Pasadena, CA seeks a Clinical Research Specialist II to assist with data collection, chart abstraction, and recruitment activities under IRB-approved protocols.

Responsibilities include executing study procedures, coordinating with investigators, preparing materials, and ensuring compliance with GCP and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in health research required.
• Experience with data collection, recruitment, consent, and participant follow-up preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of research projects.

Skills

Ambiguity management

Attention to detail

Business knowledge

Communication

Critical thinking

Cross-group collaboration

Decision making

Dependability

Diversity and inclusion support

Drives results

Facilitation skills

Health care industry

Influencing others

Integrity

Learning agility

Organizational savvy

Problem solving

Learning & recall

Teamwork

Topic-specific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field

Minimum three years of health research experience

Job description

Job Summary

Assists with research support by executing day-to-day operations of projects, providing support for research studies, and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols. Contributes to the execution of research by conducting data gathering activities, reviewing data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data, and independently performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, follow-up with participants, and answering participant questions. Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by assisting in the creation and/or drafting of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online. Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation, documenting and maintaining files related to study progress, and escalating issues to project managers or investigators.

Essential Responsibilities

• Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.

• Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with limited guidance and/or sponsorship. Collaborates with others to solve business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Supports the completion of priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for ways to address improvement opportunities.

• Contributes to the execution of research studies by: conducting research surveys, focus groups, qualitative interviews, or other data gathering activities for straightforward projects or complex projects with guidance; assisting and/or leading the training of others on project support activities (e.g., data collection, administering informed consent, conducting procedures), under the guidance and supervision of more experienced team members; coding open-ended/qualitative responses and preparing data for analysis; reviewing data for accuracy and checking for inconsistencies in data; independently performing tasks related to the recruitment, enrollment, consenting, and follow-up with participants; and answering participant questions regarding basic studies, while serving as a resource to more junior personnel, and escalating issues as needed.

• Contributes to the development of research materials and procedures by: assisting in the creation and/or drafting of study materials (e.g., recruitment, data collection, retention) in a variety of formats including online.

• Assists in the documentation and reporting of research study activities by: using tools, systems, and forms for project tracking and documentation; and documenting and maintaining files related to study progress while escalating issues to project managers or investigators.

• Assists with research support operations by: executing day-to-day operations of projects; providing support for research studies including ordering supplies, scheduling/coordinating meetings, filing, and copying; performing literature reviews to support drafts of grant proposals; supporting drafts of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; supporting drafts of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, and other documentation; and following federal and local regulations, standard operating procedures, and IRB approved protocols and supporting compliance for handling research data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)

• Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management

• Attention to Detail

• Business Knowledge

• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Cross-Group Collaboration

• Decision Making

• Dependability

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support

• Drives Results

• Facilitation Skills

• Health Care Industry

• Influencing Others

• Integrity

• Learning Agility

• Organizational Savvy

• Problem Solving

• Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall

• Teamwork

• Topic-Specific Communication

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)

• Confidentiality

• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

• Health Care Compliance

• Research & Evaluation Data Collection

• Research & Evaluation Study Design

• Research Ethics

• Stakeholder Management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Services, Statistics, or Health Economics, or related field OR Minimum three (3) years of experience in health research, public health, laboratory or social science research setting, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, health services or a directly related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Clinical Research Specialist II, Data Collection and Chart Abstraction (Durational with Benefits)

LOCATION: Pasadena, California

REQNUMBER: 1444145

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.