University of Southern California

Clinical Research Associate

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
  • Familiar with clinical trial monitoring and medical terminology
  • Knowledge of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • Understanding of FDA regulations related to clinical trials
  • Experience in Alzheimer's Disease research preferred
  • Minimum experience of less than 1 year required, 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight for clinical trials at study sites
  • Support Clinical Monitors with data tracking and site correspondence
  • Evaluate primary outcome data and monitor safety measures
  • Ensure compliance with GCP and monitor industry partners’ expectations
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance on Monitor Visit Reports
  • Initiate necessary actions based on report reviews
  • Assess clinical test results and ensure data integrity

Benefits

  • Located in San Diego, California
  • Expert panel of scientific collaborators
  • Advancing Alzheimer’s Disease treatment development
  • Engagement in innovative clinical trials
  • Opportunity to support a meaningful cause
Full Job Description

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.


Incumbent will provide oversight to the progress of clinical trials at study sites, and ensure that they are conducted, recorded, and reported in accordance with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the applicable regulatory requirement(s).  Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for supporting the Medical Safety team, specifically the Clinical Monitors, in any assigned duties such as tracking in Excel, data cleaning and site correspondence.
  • Evaluates and reviews primary outcome data as outlined in the Monitoring Plan, in addition to closely monitoring safety measures. Ensures the reliability, validity & integrity of data through source document verification, remote monitor review of source documents with EDC, and generating queries as appropriate.
  • Participates in the execution of clinical trials. Monitors clinical trials in accordance with GCP and industry partners’ expectations. 
  • Interacts closely with Clinical Monitors and Quality Assurance to review Monitor Visit Reports per GCP guidelines, internal SOPs and Monitoring Plans prior to uploading reports to the eTMF
  • Initiates NTF's as applicable per review of Monitor Visit Reports and uploads Clinical Monitoring documents to the eTMF. 
  • Reviews and evaluates clinical test results and interviews and ensures that interviews and tests are rated, scored and standardized. Reviews and reports on the quality and integrity of clinical data.

Experience in AD research is preferred.

Location:  San Diego, CA

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.36 to $50.90. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: <1 year

Minimum Skills: Familiarity with monitoring of clinical trials and medical terminology. Familiarity with the drug development process. Knowledge of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Understanding of FDA regulations pertaining to Good Clinical Practices. Knowledge of local and/or national regulations pertaining to clinical trials and monitoring.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience: 2 years

Preferred Skills: Experience with clinical trials. Experience with monitoring clinical trials and medical terminology. Knowledge of the drug development process. Knowledge of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). Understanding of FDA regulations pertaining to Good Clinical Practices. Knowledge of local and/or country’s regulation pertaining to clinical trials and monitoring.

About University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a private research university located in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California. USC offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, law, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The university is known for its strong athletic programs, particularly in football and basketball. USC has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 47,000 students, including 28,000 undergraduate students.
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