Research Associate II, Cardiac Clinical Trials (Durational with Benefits)

The Research Associate II position supports clinical trials for a multispecialty portfolio, based out of Los Angeles Medical Center. This position covers general studies with a focus in Cardiac Clinical Trials. Success in this role would require someone who is detail-driven, collaborative and whoensures accurate, compliant study execution through strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
NOTE: This position will require working onsite at Los Angeles Medical Center four (4) days a week.
Job Summary:
Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. May oversee assigned work of project staff. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. Collects project data through interviews, chart review or other methods. May collect, secure and assist with biospecimen management.
• May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).
• Assists with and/ or oversees assigned study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc).
• Drafts project progress reports collaboratively.
• May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff. If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.
• Assists with and/ or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.
• Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.
• May interface with IRB and/ or draft portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of project staff (ex. assign work and evaluate performance, etc).
• May assist with staff hiring and training.
• May contribute to portions of study presentations.
• Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.
• May track expenses and monitor budget. May recommend budget actions/ decisions.
• May provide information and oversight for invoices.
• Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field OR one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field AND Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
• Minimum one (1) year of experience coordinating research projects under specific guidance.
• Minimum one (1) year of training and/or experience in research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing; OR
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical trials protocols involving research methodology/research study design, and hypothesis testing; OR
• Minimum one (1) year experience in handling, processing, and preparing biospecimens for laboratory analysis and/or transport OR Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.

Education

• Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review.
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation.
• Experience coordinating one or more projects OR
• Experience with biospecimen handling, collection, and processing
• Experience with Clinical lab activities
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.
• Required Device and/or Drug Clinical Trials-related experience.

Notes:

• This position would be covering General Medicine studies including Cardiology.

Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,1505 N. Edgemont Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-SCAL-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Department of Research and Evaluation
Pay Range: $67800 - $87670 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.