Research Associate II, Clinical Trials (Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN) Durational with Benefits

Kaiser Permanente

Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time

Research Associate II, Clinical Trials (Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN) Durational with Benefits

Kaiser Permanente

Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time

Nov 26, 2025

Science

Job Description

Job Summary:
Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. May oversee assigned work of project staff. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.
Essential Responsibilities:

Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. Collects project data through interviews, chart review or other methods. May collect, secure and assist with biospecimen management.

May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).

Assists with and/ or oversees assigned study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc).

Drafts project progress reports collaboratively.

May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff. If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites.

Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.

Assists with and/ or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data.

Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.

Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.

May interface with IRB and/ or draft portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.

May supervise the day-to-day activities of project staff (ex. assign work and evaluate performance, etc).

May assist with staff hiring and training.

May contribute to portions of study presentations.

Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.

May track expenses and monitor budget. May recommend budget actions/ decisions.

May provide information and oversight for invoices.

Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information.

Basic Qualifications:Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field OR one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field AND Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
Minimum one (1) year of experience coordinating research projects under specific guidance.
Minimum one (1) year of training and/or experience in research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical trials protocols involving research methodology/research study design, and hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year experience in handling, processing, and preparing biospecimens for laboratory analysis and/or transport OR Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.

Education

Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review.
Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation.
Experience coordinating one or more projects OR
Experience with biospecimen handling, collection, and processing
Experience with Clinical lab activities
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.
Clinical Trials Experience Required

Notes:

This position would be covering general medicine studies including Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN, etc.

Coordinates day-to-day activities of several small scale project(s) or phases of one or more larger projects. Collects project data through interviews, chart review or other methods. May collect, secure and assist with biospecimen management.

May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).

Assists with and/ or oversees assigned study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment activities, pilot studies, focus groups, etc).

Drafts project progress reports collaboratively.

May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff. If assigned to clinical trial, may work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites.

Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards. Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.

Assists with and/ or oversees quality assurance of study activities; ensures quality data.

Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.

Identifies, recommends and implements solutions to study issues.

May interface with IRB and/ or draft portions of IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.

May supervise the day-to-day activities of project staff (ex. assign work and evaluate performance, etc).

May assist with staff hiring and training.

May contribute to portions of study presentations.

Serves as a member on department or study-related committees.

May track expenses and monitor budget. May recommend budget actions/ decisions.

May provide information and oversight for invoices.

Reviews scientific literature and synthesizes and summarizes information.

Basic Qualifications:Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field OR one (1) year of experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field AND Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field
Minimum one (1) year of experience coordinating research projects under specific guidance.
Minimum one (1) year of training and/or experience in research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical trials protocols involving research methodology/research study design, and hypothesis testing; OR
Minimum one (1) year experience in handling, processing, and preparing biospecimens for laboratory analysis and/or transport OR Masters or terminal degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or healthcare-related field.

Education

Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or health-related field (ex. Biology, Psychology, etc.), OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements:

Experience with interviewing (by phone and/or in-person) and medical chart review.
Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data interpretation.
Experience coordinating one or more projects OR
Experience with biospecimen handling, collection, and processing
Experience with Clinical lab activities
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology or related field.
Clinical Trials Experience Required

Notes:

This position would be covering general medicine studies including Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN, etc.

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Research Associate II, Clinical Trials (Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN) Durational with Benefits

Research Associate II, Clinical Trials (Genetics, Neurology, OBGYN) Durational with Benefits

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