Clinical Research Associate I (Hybrid, Per Diem) - Thai & Asian Community Health Initiatives

Job Description

Job Description

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. At this time, we can only consider applicants who are able to commute to our Los Angeles work location several times per week and who reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

The hybrid schedule typically consists of two remote workdays and three days spent either onsite or in the field, based on project and program requirements.

Preferred Qualification : Proficiency in the Thai language is strongly preferred.

Please note that 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 . This important initiative focuses on advancing community-based research within the Thai community , helping to improve cancer prevention, screening, and health outcomes.

In this role, you will play a key part in developing community partnerships, engaging participants, and ensuring the successful implementation of ASPIRE’s goals through culturally responsive outreach and collaboration.

The Clinical Research Associate I works directly with a Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, or Research Nurse to coordinate and / or implement the study. Evaluates and abstracts research data and ensures compliance with protocol and research objectives. Responsible for completing case report forms, entering clinical research data, and assist with regulatory submissions to the IRB. Provides limited patient contact as needed for study and assist with study budget and patient research billing. Ensures compliance with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines and regulations pertaining to the study and patient care.

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) that are provided by the sponsors.
• Provides supervised patient contact or patient contact for long term follow-up patients only.
• Assists with regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) including submission of Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• Assists with clinical trial budgets.
• Assists with patient research billing.
• Schedules patients for research visits and research 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 / abstraction 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

Neuroscience

Qualifications

Requirements :

Preferred :

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