Research Associate II, Infectious Disease Clinical Trials

$65,100 - $84,150/Yr

Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Research Associate II position in Infectious Disease Clinical Trials at Kaiser Permanente plays a pivotal role in coordinating day-to-day activities of various small-scale projects or phases of larger projects. This role is essential in managing over 2,500 studies and clinical trials that have the potential to significantly influence the future of health. The individual in this position will work under general supervision, ensuring that all project phases are executed effectively and efficiently, with final reviews required for each phase. In this role, the Research Associate will be responsible for collecting project data through various methods such as interviews and chart reviews, and may also assist with biospecimen management. The position involves developing study tools, overseeing study activities including data collection and validation, and participating in the training of new team members. The Research Associate will adhere to compliance and privacy standards, ensuring that all activities meet GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials. Additionally, the Research Associate will assist with quality assurance of study activities, ensuring the integrity of data collected. The role may also involve interfacing with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and drafting portions of IRB protocols. The Research Associate may supervise project staff, assist with hiring and training, and contribute to study presentations. Budget monitoring and expense tracking are also part of the responsibilities, along with reviewing scientific literature to synthesize and summarize relevant information.

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.
• Assists in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).
• Oversees assigned study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc.).
• Drafts project progress reports collaboratively.
• Participates in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff.
• Works with Sponsors/monitors at clinical sites if assigned to clinical trial.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/confidentiality requirements and standards.
• Ensures quality data through quality assurance of study activities.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.
• Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.
• Interfaces with IRB and drafts portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of project staff (assign work and evaluate performance).
• Assists with staff hiring and training.
• Contributes to portions of study presentations.
• Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.
• Tracks expenses and monitors budget; recommends budget actions/decisions.
• Provides information and oversight for invoices.
• Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Infectious Diseases or related areas of research
• Bilingual Spanish
• Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k benefit for retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discount programs
• Wellness programs