Administrative Assistant - Clinical Research

About Our Organization

CenExel operates specialized research centers dedicated to Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials. Our network includes some of the nation's most respected and long-standing research facilities with expertise across fields such as Psychiatry, Acute Post Operative Pain, Asian Bridging studies, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Neurology. Each Center of Excellence is highly experienced in conducting complex early phase trials and offers in-patient capabilities. We emphasize recruiting qualified personnel, fostering teamwork, and maintaining a strong track record of successful clinical research leadership.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to current clinical protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, FDA regulations, and site-specific training programs.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions including Investigator Meetings (IM), internal staff training, annual SOP reviews, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Provide assistance during external audits by quality assurance and regulatory bodies such as FDA, PMDA, EU officials, Sponsors, and Contract Research Organizations (CRO), particularly concerning training records and delegation logs.
• Attend all staff meetings and participate in emergency drills as scheduled.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills demonstrated through effective interactions with team members and Sponsor representatives.
• Highly self-driven with the ability to independently manage assigned duties.
• Consistent professional representation of the organization, embodying company values through demeanor, conduct, and appearance.
• Completion of study coordinator sections in the company’s training manual is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage ranging from $20.00 to $21.50, depending on education, experience, and capabilities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Indoor office setting with standard lighting and climate control.
• Physical requirements primarily include sitting, typing, standing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Role is lightly active with occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality according to scheduled shifts are critical.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CenExel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Working Hours and Location

The position is full-time with a standard Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The job location is Anaheim, California, USA.