Research Support Assistant - Smidt Heart Institute/Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center (BSWHC) - Bairey Merz Lab

Requisition # HRC0933093

As a Research Support Assistant, you will provide clerical support to Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or Research Manager. In this role you will provide the administrative support for research protocols by providing document management, obtaining proper signatures, and maintaining samples, kits, and study supplies. This role will comply with all federal, local, FDA, IRB, and HIPAA guidelines and regulations pertaining to the study and patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clerical support to Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Program Administrator, Research Nurse, or Research Manager.
• Will complete data entry as required.
• Provides document management for research activities.
• Handles the process of obtaining the proper signatures for research grants and protocols.
• Provides administrative support for research protocols.
• Completes sample preparation and shipping and maintains study supplies and kits.
• Responsible for obtaining outside research records for patients enrolled in protocols.
• Schedules research meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs.

Educational Requirements: 

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred 

Experience: 

• Previous coursework and experience in related field.
• Must be computer literate.

• Working Title: Research Support Assistant - Smidt Heart Institute/Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center (BSWHC) - Bairey Merz Lab
• Department: Heart Institute Operations
• Business Entity: Academic / Research
• City: Los Angeles
• Job Category: Administrative
• Job Specialty: Administrative
• Position Type: Full-time
• Shift Length: 8 hour shift
• Shift Type: Day

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