DPS Clinical Research Administrator

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Job posting number: #7280073 (Ref:10027664)

Posted: September 14, 2024

Salary / Pay Rate: $42.36 - $70.74 / hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of 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.

The primary role of the DPS Clinical Research Administrator is to support research initiatives aimed at enhancing cancer care delivery. As part of a dynamic research team, the DPS Clinical Research Administrator will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative interventions designed to improve both the process and outcomes of cancer care for at-risk individuals, cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers.

We welcome candidates with a strong interest in cancer care delivery, translational genomics, health equity, health communication, and improving access to care through health-related technology.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Assist the Division Chair and research personnel in managing the operational and technical aspects of multiple studies within the Genomics, Outcomes Research, Etiology, and Behavioral Oncology programs.
  • Manage personnel issues, including staff supervision and training, recruitment of new staff, assisting with the hiring process, completing performance evaluations, counseling, directing staff, and resolving workflow issues.
  • Assist Principal Investigators with IRB tracking, submission, and correspondence. Ensure all regulatory documents and submissions are up to date, maintaining compliance with City of Hope IRB protocols and other regulatory agencies.
  • Review protocols for data management requirements and assign workloads accordingly.
  • Work with the Division Administrator on business-related and fiscal activities, including budget preparation, monitoring, purchasing, personnel, and time/attendance management.
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities of Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistants, conducting performance reviews and gathering feedback from relevant Project Managers, staff members, and Department/Division leads.
  • Participate in the training and quality control monitoring of Population Sciences Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistants (PSCRCs/PSCRAs) to ensure proper database management, promoting accuracy, efficiency, and uniformity.
  • Assist the Division Chair, Principal Investigators, and Co-Investigators in preparing grant proposals, manuscripts, abstracts, and research reports.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Division Chair, the City of Hope research team, and investigators at outside institutions. Consult with funding agencies, research collaborators, and participating institutions as necessary, ensuring timely submission of data from external centers according to protocol requirements.
  • Make recommendations and participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures for the Division of Population Sciences.
  • Function as a resource for divisional staff within the Division of Population Sciences, providing clarification or recommendations as appropriate for administrative, personnel, or other research-related activities.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in an academic or research environment.
  • Supervisory experience required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
  • SOCRA certification.
  • Experience with medical records, health information systems, clinical trials and public health (epidemiology).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $42.36 - $70.74 / 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.


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Job posting number:#7280073 (Ref:10027664)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:City of Hope
Duarte,California
United States
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