Clinical Research Specialist I – Oncology & Clinical Research

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

This position is 100% onsite during the training period. After successful completion of training and demonstrated proficiency, there may be the opportunity for a limited hybrid work schedule based on business needs and performance. Candidates should be prepared to work onsite full-time initially.

Make an Impact on Groundbreaking Cancer Research: Are you passionate about advancing clinical research that directly impacts patient care? We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Clinical Research Specialist I to support innovative oncology research initiatives and clinical trials. In this role, you will provide critical research infrastructure support while partnering with investigators, research teams, and laboratory personnel to ensure high-quality study execution, regulatory compliance, and exceptional data integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is committed to advancing translational and clinical research.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Research Specialist I, you will play a key role in supporting departmental and institutional research initiatives by:

Clinical Research Operations

• Participate in the design, implementation, and coordination of clinical research projects.
• Support investigator-initiated research, including protocol development, case report forms, study documentation, budgets, and research committee coordination.
• Coordinate research activities across departments while communicating project status and improvement opportunities to leadership.
• Support research quality management initiatives and clinical trial recruitment efforts.
   

Molecular Twin & Oncology Research Support

• Screen patients for protocol eligibility.
• Coordinate participant blood collection activities according to study protocols.
• Prepare Research Lab Kits (RLKs) and monitor participant visits.
• Create participant cohorts and generate customized reports for investigators.
• Develop and maintain oncology-focused research databases.
• Maintain study forms, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and research documentation.

Laboratory & Sample Management
 

• Prepare research kits for multiple clinical protocols.
• Process, prepare, store, distribute, and ship biological specimens according to protocol requirements.
• Support pharmacokinetic (PK) collections, including occasional late-day or weekend sample processing as required by study timelines.\
• Ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of biological samples across multiple databases.

Data Quality & Process Improvement
 

• Perform quality control (QC) reviews of patient and sample data.
• Enter and reconcile research information across multiple systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automate manual processes, and reduce data entry errors.
   

Regulatory Compliance
 

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, IRB requirements, HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all institutional research policies.
• Participate in required training and continuing education.