Clinical Research Assistant - Oncology

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Data Entry, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality of Care, Regulations, Research Protocols, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
12 days ago

Job Description - Clinical Research Assistant - Oncology (262003843)

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant - Oncology - 262003843

Description

This is a full time position, Monday through Friday in Torrey Pines. Must be flexible to travel to our locations in Hillcrest, Encinitas and Oceanside as needed.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Scripps Health is committed to providing the best possible patient care, and research is a critical part of that mission. In addition to bringing the latest treatments to our patients, the knowledge gained from these research studies advances the quality of care for people around the world. The Clinical Research Assistant would join the Oncology Research Team. This allows room for continual learning as our team expands the divisions we support. While our primary research site is Scripps Green Hospital, our team supports studies at many other Scripps Hospitals and Clinics.

This position is ideal for someone who is a fast learner, interested in research and experienced with patient care. The Clinical Research Assistant will:

  • Support trial coordinators in oncology
  • Focus on data entry, patient follow up visits and phone calls.
  • Coordinate multiple aspects of clinical trials and other human research ensuring compliance with research protocol and IRB requirements.
  • Manage regulatory documents and data submission, assists with IRB submissions, responsible for keeping internal data tracking systems up-to-date.
  • Provide superior service to principal investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • 1 Year in health care setting, or Allied Health professional degree.
  • Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong prioritization, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team working with aggressive timelines.
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software.

Required Certification/Registration:

  • American Heart Association BLS

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • BS/BA.
  • Proficiency in medical terminology
  • Research experience

Job

: Research

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS

11025 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037-1030

Organization

: Scripps Health Corp

Job Posting

: Jun 19, 2026, 4:13:46 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 28.05 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 37.65

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers