Research Associate (Clinical Oncology)

07 Oct 2024

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Overview:Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished

Research Associate (Clinical Oncology).

Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship

Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404

Duration: 6+ months

Summary:Participate in all research activities as part of the clinical research team under the direction of the team leaders, investigators. The incumbent is responsible for completing in a timely and accurate manner the data management of clinical research studies, protocol related tasks, assisting with shipment of specimens, and administrative functions of the oncology research unit, according to good clinical practice (GCP), JCCC CRU standard operating policies (SOP), client Institutional Review Board (IRB) and government regulations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Trial Duties
  • Prepare, process, and ship biological specimens, including liquid and tumor specimens.
  • Assist Principal Investigators and research teams with the collection of patient records and source documents.
  • Request outside records, tumor slides and blocks, images or any other necessary protocol require documentation.
  • Prepare and track study laboratory or pathology specimens stored or shipped to central laboratories or facilities according to protocol requirements, and to ensure that they have been processed and received in an appropriate manner.
  • Resolve any missing data and/or shipping issues regarding specimens with central laboratories or facilities and ensure that the specimens have been returned to the originating site or facility if required.

Clinical Trial Data Management
  • Enter source data into the case report forms (CRF) in a timely and accurate manner and according SOP and CRF Completion Guidelines.
  • Review and resolve data queries in a timely manner, according to the protocol/contract or SOP.
  • Assist with communications (telephone calls and/or letters) with research participants active on study or in long-term follow up phase and provide accurate and timely documentation of all communications for the patient s source medical records and research charts.
  • Prepare, review and maintain accurate, timely and complete research charts with original source documents and copies of all pertinent study records, making any necessary corrections to errors per SOP.
  • Enter patient data entry into the Clinical Research Management System (CRMS), in order to document all patient enrollment, screen failures, protocol and unscheduled visits, protocol deviations, and Serious Adverse Events.

Clinical Trial Administrative Support
  • Maintain confidential filing system for research files, study participant files, and other correspondence. Assist with labeling, faxing, photocopying, filing, as needed.
  • Handle correspondence and communications as appropriate; compose Memos to Files (MTF), letters or memos of response, telephone triage, when necessary.
  • Assist in quality control and quality assurance activities, including participation in internal QA audits and Sponsor/FDA audits as required.

Educational: Bachelor s degree chemistry, biology, nursing or another related field.

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of current medical terminology specific to oncology, to accurately read entries in patient charts, and record accurate and timely information into study records and other appropriate research data forms.
  • Clinical research experience, with in-depth knowledge of clinical oncology as it pertains to clinical trials.
  • Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, as defined by the FDA.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills to provide data management/monitoring support efficiently and effectively for multiple clinical trials and projects, providing accurate information in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, etc.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to shift priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Skills in performing duties with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.

I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.

Sam Banga

Lead Recruiter

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally, as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

  • ID: #46263589
  • State: California Santamonica 90404 Santamonica USA
  • City: Santamonica
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-10-07
  • Deadline: 2022-12-04
  • Category: Et cetera