Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track) Must Speak English and Spanish

divh2Clinical Research Assistant (Pre-Medical Track)/h2pLos Angeles, CA Full Time Experienced/ph3Position Summary/h3pThe Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is an entry-level, pre-professional role designed for pre-medical or health-sciences students seeking structured exposure to clinical research and patient-facing clinical environments. The position primarily supports Clinical Research Coordinators through clerical, administrative, and visit-preparation tasks, while offering supervised shadowing opportunities to learn the fundamentals of clinical research operations, regulatory compliance, and clinical practice./ppThis role does not include independent study coordination or regulatory decision-making responsibilities and functions under close supervision at all times./ph3Core Duties Responsibilities/h3pAdministrative Clerical Support (Primary Function)/pulliFile, organize, and maintain study-specific documentation (paper and/or electronic) in accordance with sponsor and regulatory requirements/liliAssist with preparation and upkeep of regulatory and subject-specific binders./liliScan, upload, and index documents into electronic systems/liliSupport document quality control by flagging missing or incomplete materials for coordinator review/liliMaintain organized study folders and ensure version control of study documents/li/ulpVisit Preparation Clinic Support./pulliAssist coordinators with visit preparation, including:/liulliPrinting visit-specific worksheets and source documents/liliPreparing visit packets, lab kits, and study materials/liliVerifying visit schedules and required procedures/li/ulliSupport exam room and workspace readiness for study visits/liliAssist with inventory tracking of non-investigational study supplies (logs only; no dispensing)/li/ulpPatient Communication Scheduling Support./pulliMake appointment reminder calls, texts, or emails using approved scripts and systems/liliConfirm visit attendance and notify coordinators of cancellations or rescheduling needs/liliAssist with basic patient logistics (parking instructions and validation, arrival reminders, general visit flow explanations)/liliMaintain professionalism and confidentiality in all patient interactions/li/ulpShadowing Educational Exposure (Structured Learning Component)./pulliShadow Clinical Research Coordinators during:/liulliStudy visits/liliInformed consent discussions (observation only)/liliSource documentation and data entry processes/liliSponsor or monitor interactions (as appropriate)/li/ulliObserve clinical workflows, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient care environments/liliReceive guided exposure to:/liulliGood Clinical Practice (GCP) principles/liliResearch ethics and human subjects protections/liliClinical trial phases and protocol structure/liliRoles of investigators, coordinators, sponsors, and CROs/li/ul/ulpCompliance Professional Standards./pulliAdhere to HIPAA, GCP, and institutional confidentiality requirements/liliComplete required training prior to independent task execution, including:/liulliHuman Subjects Protection/liliHIPAA/liliGCP (as applicable)/li/ulliMaintain professional conduct consistent with clinical and research environments/li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3pMust speak English and Spanish Current enrollment in a pre-medical, pre-health, or health-sciences undergraduate or post-baccalaureate program/ppStrong organizational skills and attention to detail/ppAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism/ppReliable, punctual, and able to follow structured procedures/ppClear written and verbal communication skills/ppComfort working in clinical and administrative settings/ph3Preferred Qualifications/h3pPrior experience in:/pulliHealthcare settings/liliResearch labs or academic research/liliMedical offices or administrative healthcare roles/li/ulpFamiliarity with basic medical terminology/ppInterest in clinical research, medicine, public health, or healthcare administration/ppBilingual skills, particularly Spanish/ph3Core Skills Competencies/h3pAttention to detail and document accuracy/ppTime management and task prioritization/ppProfessional communication with patients and clinical staff/ppAbility to learn and follow SOPs and protocols/ppTeam-oriented mindset with ability to receive and act on constructive feedback/ppEthical judgment and respect for patient autonomy and privacy/ph3Educational Career Development Value/h3pThis role is intentionally structured to provide:/ppHands-on exposure to real-world clinical research operations/ppMentorship from experienced Clinical Research Coordinators, Director of Operations, and the Principal Investigator/ppObservational learning aligned with medical and health-professional school pathways/ppFoundational understanding of clinical trials, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance/ph3Work Environment/h3pClinical research site and administrative office settings/ppInteraction with patients, investigators, coordinators, and research staff/ppInvolves long periods of standing and walking, lifting weight at 10 pounds or more, and administrative tasks/p/div