Clinical Research Associate - Avispa Technology

Clinical Research Associate 2429500

A leading hospital is seeking a skilled Clinical Research Associate for the Department of Medicine Clinical Trial Program to oversee, manage and participate in research activities. The selected candidate will have a minimum of two years of clinical research coordination experience in an academic medical center.

Clinical Research Associate Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $30/hr
• Worksite: Leading hospital and health care system (Los Angeles, CA 90024, Possible site-to-site travel including to Santa Monica and Torrance campuses)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment (possibility for conversion)

Clinical Research Associate Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of clinical research sites compliance with ICH/Good Clinical Practices (GCP), governing SOPs (standard operating procedures) and clinical study protocols.
• Conduct research assessment and patient intervention under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Oversee the regulatory coordination of clinical research studies and the preparation, submission and maintenance of regulatory files to fulfill research requirements.
• Manage research activities to ensure the collection of accurate clinical data within given time frames.
• Additional responsibilities include regulatory compliance, patient recruitment and enrollment, data collection, research chart documentation, quality assurance, report preparation, study audits, protocol information dissemination to health care professionals, patients and their family members.

Clinical Research Associate Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a clinical research coordinator role in an academic medical center.
• College degree in medicine, science, health, or equivalent.
• Experience with IRB procedures, recruiting and enrollment, and completing CRFs.
• Knowledge of ICG GCP guidelines and expertise to review, evaluate medical data and all applicable local laws and regulations.
• nowledge of all components of the research process as it pertains to clinical trials and studies, i.e., IRB procedures and processes, data management, etc.
• Experience in selection and management of vendors/CROs (Central Lab, IVRS, EDC)
• Experience tracking the progress of clinical studies with regard to budget, study milestones, and deadlines.
• Experience recruiting & enrollment of patients who meet eligibility criteria, plus scheduling and completing CRFs.
• Able to solve complex problems, prioritize multiple tasks, plan proactively and accomplish goals within a project in a dynamic team environment.