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Heart Institute - Clinical Research Coordinator I, Susan Cheng Team
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you’ll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community.
- Job Type: Full-time regular
- Job Shift: Day
- Shift Duration: 8 hour
Heart Institute - Clinical Research Coordinator I, Susan Cheng Team
Job Description
About Cedars-Sinai and Smidt Heart Institute
Cedars-Sinai is a world-class academic medical center known for innovation, excellence in patient care, and groundbreaking research. The Smidt Heart Institute is internationally recognized for its comprehensive cardiovascular programs and commitment to translational science.
Dr. Susan Cheng is an internationally acclaimed clinician-scientist and academic leader specializing in cardiovascular aging. She has secured continuous NIH funding for her innovative research focused on identifying the biological drivers of cardiovascular health and disease. With over 450 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals such as JAMA, Circulation, and The New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Cheng’s work has significantly advanced understanding in her field.
Her leadership in clinical research is exemplified by founding the largest COVID-19 clinical research program on the West Coast during the early stages of the pandemic. More recently, she has spearheaded critical studies examining the public health impacts of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Dr. Cheng’s research excellence has been recognized with multiple awards and has contributed to establishing Cedars-Sinai as a global leader in biomedical sciences.
Come join Dr. Cheng’s Team!
The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination, screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents study information at regular research staff meetings. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Principal Responsibilities:
Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
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
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED, required
Bachelor's Degree, Science, Sociology or related degree, preferred
Work Experience:
1 year Clinical research related experience required
Licenses and Certifications:
Certification In Clinical Research SOCRA or ACRP certification Upon Hire preferred
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Career Path
We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Research Lab Assistant
- Research Associate I
- Research Associate II
- Research Associate III
- Research Associate IV
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