Clinical Research Monitoring (CRA)

Clinical Research Associate

• Highland General Hospital
• Temporary - Day
• Allied Health
• $Under direction of the Manager of Grants & Special Projects, the Clinical Research Associate coordinates all aspects of clinical trials within the assigned unit.at the Adult Immunology Clinic, Highland Campus. In consultation with providers and other clinical personnel, is responsible for selecting, implementing and monitoring clinical trials, educating, and when appropriate, enrolling patients into the various programs. CLINICAL TRIALS:Responsible for assisting in the selection and administration of appropriate clinical research trials by reviewing studies, adhering to federal regulations and ICH Guidelines, with an emphasis on good clinical practice and clinical Safety Data Management. Administers informed consent, enrollment of participants into clinical trials.

Presents all new research projects to the committee. Modifies, renews and closes out all appropriate research projects. Submits drug and/or device safety reports to the IRB.

REGULATORY:Organizes research team and meets as needed. Updates regulatory binders for each research study. Educates hospital personnel regarding protocols and screening requirements. Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws regarding research and confidentiality. In collaboration with nursing staff, assures that operations are in compliance with external guidelines, statutory and accreditation parameters including JCAHO, Title 22, HCFA, OSHA, and other laws/regulations

Performs searches through existing medical literature.

ADMINISTRATIVE/FISCAL:Organizes research team (nurses, co-investigators) and meets with team, as needed. Acts as the point person for budgetary and administrative issues. Monitors and accounts for all study related income and expenses. Requests and administers patient compensation and petty cash. Provides scheduled accounting of research funds to department directors. Supervises research personnel to ensure compliance with protocols. Obtains, interview, and directly supervise research department volunteers and medical students on research elective rotations.

Bachelor's Degree (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in health and human sciences, biology or a field related to the work. (Minimum Experience:Possess experience and expertise in medical research. Experience and expertise can be gained by "hands-on experience" in a medical or scientific setting, as a graduate or medical student or other medically trained individual. Typically equal to the equivalent of two years of full-time experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent level position at a public hospital, medical center or HMO.

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

$Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.