Cedars-Sinai
Clinical Research Associate I (Hybrid, Per Diem) – Thai & Asian Community Health
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Clinical Research Associate I (Hybrid, Per Diem) – Thai & Asian Community Health Initiatives
This is a hybrid per diem position offering flexibility to work between 0 and 40 hours per week, depending on departmental needs. Scheduling will be determined by the hiring manager in alignment with operational priorities. Applicants must be able to commute to the Los Angeles work location several times per week and reside within a reasonable commuting distance. The hybrid schedule typically consists of two remote workdays and three days spent onsite or in the field, based on project and program requirements.
Preferred Qualification: Proficiency in the Thai language is strongly preferred.
Per diem team members are not eligible for health benefits, but this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and enjoy a flexible schedule.
Cedars‑Sinai’s Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) and Community Outreach & Engagement team are seeking a passionate and community‑oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I) – Per Diem to support the implementation of the ASPIRE (Asian American Prospective Research) study. The initiative focuses on advancing community‑based research within the Thai community to improve cancer prevention, screening, and health outcomes.
In this role, you will develop community partnerships, engage participants, and ensure the successful implementation of ASPIRE’s goals through culturally responsive outreach and collaboration. You will work directly with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, or Research Nurse to coordinate and implement the study, evaluate and abstract research data, complete case report forms, enter clinical research data, and assist with regulatory submissions to the IRB. You will also support study budgets, patient research billing, compliance with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Works with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator or Research Nurse to coordinate/implement study.
Evaluates and abstracts clinical research data from source documents.
Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical research objectives.
Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs).
Enters clinical research data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) provided by the sponsors.
Provides supervised patient contact for long‑term follow‑up patients only.
Assists with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) including adverse events, serious adverse events, and safety letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing.
Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
Responsible for sample preparation and shipping and maintenance of study supplies and kits.
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.
Department Specific Duties & Responsibilities
5%
– Works under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or other supervising staff to support the coordination and implementation of non‑complex research studies.
5%
– Collects, evaluates, and abstracts clinical research data; may assist in designing data collection/abstracting tools. Enters and processes clinical research data into sponsor‑provided Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
5%
– Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) in accordance with study protocols and sponsor requirements.
5%
– Assists with prescreening potential research participants for various clinical trials. Schedules participants for research visits and procedures. Provides supervised patient contact or independent contact for long‑term follow‑up participants.
5%
– Assists supervising staff with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including the submission of adverse events, serious adverse events, and safety letters per federal and local guidelines.
5%
– Assists with clinical trial budgets, study‑related billing, and patient research billing activities.
5%
– Prepares and ships biological samples; maintains study supplies, kits, and inventory.
5%
– Ensures compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, IRB requirements, HIPAA standards, and all institutional and federal guidelines. Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
5%
– Serves as a point of contact for external sponsors for select trials; responds to sponsor inquiries and may attend meetings regarding study activity under supervision.
Additional Study‑Specific Duties
Pulmonary Function Lab
Assists with prescreening of potential study participants.
Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
Assists with preparing manuscripts, correspondence, and other research documents.
Conducts literature reviews to support study activities.
Neuroscience
Transports research medications according to protocol requirements.
Performs study‑related assessments and participant questionnaires.
Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
Assists with manuscript preparation and other research documentation needs.
Conducts literature reviews for ongoing and upcoming studies.
Qualifications Requirements
High School Diploma/GED required.
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Proficiency in the Thai language is strongly preferred.
1 year clinical research‑related experience preferred.
Job Details
Req ID: 13883
Working Title: Clinical Research Associate I (Hybrid, Per Diem) – Thai & Asian Community Health Initiatives
Department: Cancer – Research Center Health Equity
Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic / Research
Job Specialty: Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $19.50 - $32.86
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Preferred Qualification: Proficiency in the Thai language is strongly preferred.
Per diem team members are not eligible for health benefits, but this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and enjoy a flexible schedule.
Cedars‑Sinai’s Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) and Community Outreach & Engagement team are seeking a passionate and community‑oriented Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC I) – Per Diem to support the implementation of the ASPIRE (Asian American Prospective Research) study. The initiative focuses on advancing community‑based research within the Thai community to improve cancer prevention, screening, and health outcomes.
In this role, you will develop community partnerships, engage participants, and ensure the successful implementation of ASPIRE’s goals through culturally responsive outreach and collaboration. You will work directly with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, or Research Nurse to coordinate and implement the study, evaluate and abstract research data, complete case report forms, enter clinical research data, and assist with regulatory submissions to the IRB. You will also support study budgets, patient research billing, compliance with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Works with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator or Research Nurse to coordinate/implement study.
Evaluates and abstracts clinical research data from source documents.
Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical research objectives.
Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs).
Enters clinical research data into Electronic Data Systems (EDCs) provided by the sponsors.
Provides supervised patient contact for long‑term follow‑up patients only.
Assists with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) including adverse events, serious adverse events, and safety letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
Assists with clinical trial budgets and patient research billing.
Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
Responsible for sample preparation and shipping and maintenance of study supplies and kits.
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.
Department Specific Duties & Responsibilities
5%
– Works under the direction of a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or other supervising staff to support the coordination and implementation of non‑complex research studies.
5%
– Collects, evaluates, and abstracts clinical research data; may assist in designing data collection/abstracting tools. Enters and processes clinical research data into sponsor‑provided Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
5%
– Completes Case Report Forms (CRFs) in accordance with study protocols and sponsor requirements.
5%
– Assists with prescreening potential research participants for various clinical trials. Schedules participants for research visits and procedures. Provides supervised patient contact or independent contact for long‑term follow‑up participants.
5%
– Assists supervising staff with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), including the submission of adverse events, serious adverse events, and safety letters per federal and local guidelines.
5%
– Assists with clinical trial budgets, study‑related billing, and patient research billing activities.
5%
– Prepares and ships biological samples; maintains study supplies, kits, and inventory.
5%
– Ensures compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, IRB requirements, HIPAA standards, and all institutional and federal guidelines. Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
5%
– Serves as a point of contact for external sponsors for select trials; responds to sponsor inquiries and may attend meetings regarding study activity under supervision.
Additional Study‑Specific Duties
Pulmonary Function Lab
Assists with prescreening of potential study participants.
Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
Assists with preparing manuscripts, correspondence, and other research documents.
Conducts literature reviews to support study activities.
Neuroscience
Transports research medications according to protocol requirements.
Performs study‑related assessments and participant questionnaires.
Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.
Assists with manuscript preparation and other research documentation needs.
Conducts literature reviews for ongoing and upcoming studies.
Qualifications Requirements
High School Diploma/GED required.
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Proficiency in the Thai language is strongly preferred.
1 year clinical research‑related experience preferred.
Job Details
Req ID: 13883
Working Title: Clinical Research Associate I (Hybrid, Per Diem) – Thai & Asian Community Health Initiatives
Department: Cancer – Research Center Health Equity
Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic / Research
Job Specialty: Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $19.50 - $32.86
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