Clinical Research Assistant I

City of Hope

Duarte, CAOn-siteFull time

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Location: Duarte, CA
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Nov 3; 1 day ago

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City of Hope

Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope™.

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What you'll do

The Clinical Research Assistant will manage research protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle data compilation and submission.
They will also assist in patient recruitment, perform laboratory experiments, and maintain professional relationships with clinical staff.

What you need

Candidates must have an Associate's degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least one year of experience in a healthcare or research setting is preferred, along with proficiency in medical terminology.
Education: an associate degree or a bachelor's degree

Key skills

Clinical researchRegulatory complianceData managementMedical terminologyPatient recruitmentMicrobiologyMolecular biologyGeneticsBiochemistryInformaticsProtocol documentationData compilationIRBDSMBSpecimen processing

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Perks

Comprehensive benefits

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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. Led by Dr. Ajay Goel, Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics, our multidisciplinary research group comprises basic researchers, gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists, and bioinformaticians, undertaking several collaborative projects involving large international consortia. This position has the potential to become tenure-track upon the receipt of grant funding lasting 3-5 years from a federal agency. Join us as a Clinical Research Associate, where you'll manage multiple research protocols to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance while attending clinics as needed. You'll handle data compilation, registration, and submission, and maintain an effective system for data flow. Benefit from mentorship by experienced staff in a dynamic research environment. Our research focuses on translational studies of the genomic and epigenomic characterization of various gastrointestinal cancers (GI), including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, esophageal, and hepatocellular cancers. Our group performs cutting-edge research in GI oncology, is very productive, and publishes in high-impact journals such as Nature Cancer, Nature Communications, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New England Journal of Medicine, CA: A Journal for Clinicians, Gastroenterology, Cancer Cell, PNAS, JAMA Oncology, JNCI, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, , Annals of Surgery, etc. For more information on Dr. Goel’s research, please visit here. As a successful candidate, you will: · Manages and maintains protocol documentation and regulatory documents for IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC. · Compiles, submits, and processes data and specimens per protocol requirements, ensuring accuracy and safety. · Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients and hospital staff while ensuring confidentiality. · Assists in patient recruitment, protocol-related tests, and evaluations, and performs protocol-specific duties. · Conducts research activities under close supervision, including laboratory experiments in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and informatics. · Identifies and communicates protocol and data management issues to the supervisor, maintains professional development, and ensures an organized work environment. Your qualifications should include: · Associate’s Degree. Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements. · One year in a health care setting, preferably research, with medical terminology and writing skills is preferred. · Bachelor’s Degree preferred. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE. Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews. Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms. City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process. We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer. All communications will come from official@coh.org email addresses. Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels. Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices. If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.