SUMMARY: CRC monitors and coordinates multiple research projects in order to assess the need for and to implement strategies to ensure the conduct of quality research, the achievement of expected timelines and deliverables, and the efficient use of resources. CRC is responsible for assisting PIs with study protocol development, ICFs, and required study documents in preparation for IRB submission. Assists with recruitment activities, consents patients, ensures eligibility prior to enrollment, and randomizes patients to study. Abstracts data, completes case report forms and maintains research record and data integrity. Schedules and meets with study monitor for site visits, maintains data in an audit ready state, and ensures study meets the requirements of executed contract and budget. CRC ensures compliance to the research protocol, appropriate SOPs, policies and federal regulations while having a sound understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and IATA requirements. Must have Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately. Ability to work in an interprofessional setting, excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with a diverse group of people to include physicians, patients and families.
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires: A) Bachelor's Degree or three (3) years equivalent research experience; and B) a minimum one (1) year Research experience with two (2) years preferred. Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred. Experience with clinical trials is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures. Knowledge of the scientific method and statistical analysis techniques are preferred. Microsoft Office computer skills required.
POSITION DETAILS: Part time day shift position. M-F, 4 hours per day or M-Th, 5 hours per day
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. Our independent, nonprofit network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to treat conditions ranging from common to the most unusual and complex at our 356-bed children’s hospital as well as through partner hospitals, specialty care centers, satellite practices and primary care services. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood diseases center on the West Coast, and our pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to our Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Valley Children’s consistently ranks at the top of our peer group for quality patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and nursing excellence. Recognized as a Magnet® designated facility since 2004 and granted the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence™ in critical care, Valley Children’s neonatal and pediatric intensive care units ac...hieve some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids. In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency and fellowship programs provide first-class training for the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists. With more than 550 physicians and 3,400 staff, Valley Children’s partners with other providers and organizations throughout our 12-county service area to support delivering the best care to kids closer to home.
