Job Description
Come join the Kidney Transplant Team!
The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination, screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents study information at regular research staff meetings. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Principal Responsibilities:
Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
Schedules and participates in monitoring visits, aid in site initiation visits (SIVs), perform close-out visits (COVs), and auditing activities.
Communicate with sponsors regarding exceptions and protocol clarifications.
Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
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.
Participates in required training and education programs
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED, required
Bachelor's Degree, Science, Sociology or related degree, preferred
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical research related experience required
Licenses and Certifications:
Certification In Clinical Research SOCRA or ACRP certification Upon Hire preferred
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.