Clinical Research Associate I - Medical Oncology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7323969 (Ref:10033381)
Posted: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at City of Hope where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
Come join us as a Clinical Research Associate I under which you will manage an assigned set of clinical research studies and protocols to assure efficiency and regulatory compliance.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Work on data abstraction and analysis. Interface with existing institutional resources/teams, including Posiedon, Honest Broker, STATA, RedCap, Excel, and others. Download and manipulate data from external sources, including National Cancer Database and SEER. Provide project management for computational projects. Assist PI/supervisor with write up of results, and notify them of any roadblocks.
Conduct protocol management for an assigned set of clinical studies within the department. Maintain current and accurate protocol documentation. Notify PI/supervisor of pertinent protocol changes and other data management issues or problem areas.
Complete and maintain regulatory documents for IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC. Compile and submit data on appropriate forms according to protocol.
Play active role in recruitment of patients to department studies. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and other COH personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. Works with PI/nurse/supervisor to schedule protocol-related tests and evaluations. Perform other duties as outlined in the approved protocol.
Collect and deliver specimens for analysis, using appropriate materials and procedures specified in the protocol. Ensure proper labeling and obtain pertinent clinical and protocol information on request forms. Develop and maintain knowledge of various aspects of processing specimens, paying particular attention to safety practices and shipping instructions.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in the field.
Ensure work environment is organized and functions efficiently. Attend and participate in meetings as required. Provide staff relief as required to meet the needs of the department. Work with supervisor to ensure appropriate levels of quality are maintained.
Your qualifications should include:
Associate’s Degree.
Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.
One-year experience working in a health care setting, preferably in research.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Medical Record, Health Information Systems, clinical trials exposure or related health field.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $33.80 - $41.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.


