Research Associate - Chinese Fluent

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and "first in human" trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.

At Parexel's Glendale, CA unit our highly trained and skilled Research Associates are crucial to ensuring the successful completion of Phase I trials. This is a great role for anyone that aspires to be an enrollment specialist, clinical research coordinator, or eventually manager. Parexel provides a great system of support to help you grow and advance your career internally.

Your time here: As a Research Associate you will constantly learn and be exposed to different parts of the early phase unit. The Research Associate works closely with nurses, clinical research coordinators, physicians, etc. to ensure the safety of volunteer participants by maintaining knowledge of study protocols, recruit, and interact with study participants and perform diagnostic laboratory tests.

Starting your journey with Parexel comes along with an extensive induction program and ongoing training while following your individual career path.

What you'll do after training is completed (including but not limited):

• You will understand study protocol and be able to follows medical records procedure.
• Recruit study participants by calling the database, attending company sponsored community events, posting flyers in schools, senior centers, supermarkets, and other establishments.
• Enter study participants in the study participant tracking system, ClinBase, and study logs, maintains appointment calendars, and operates company information systems and computer programs.
• Conduct screening visits and study protocol specific study participant visits, assists staff physicians in assessment of concomitant medications, adverse events, lab results, and other test results.
• Perform appropriate psychometric and efficacy testing according to study protocol.
• Prepare/monitor study supplies and stock levels in clinic/hospital.
• Problem solve study participant issues as they arise.
• Identify issues that need Sponsor approval and brings these to the attention of the CRC.
• Maintain updated knowledge of Clinical Operating Guidelines and their proper application.
• Assume appropriate role with study participants and caregivers.
• Attend and assist with start-up and flow sheet meetings.
• Complete Case Report Forms (CRF) in a timely manner.
• Assure quality and accuracy of source and CRF documentation.
• Comply with Quality Management (QM) department guidelines and performs corrections for QM, CRC and Monitor/Sponsor Representative in a timely manner.

Your Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (oral and written)
• Can manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

Your Profile:

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment
• B.S.+ in related life science field OR HS diploma or GED with experience
• LVN/Phlebotomy is a plus

Base Pay Range: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.

In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel's annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives.

Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.

Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.