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UC San Diego Health · 20 hours ago

Clinical Research Coordinator - 136258

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$35.82/hr - $57.60/hr

UC San Diego Health is a leading institution in medical research and education, focusing on delivering high-quality clinical care. The Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and oversee research studies, manage subject recruitment and compliance with regulatory guidelines, and ensure the quality of clinical research data.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee start-up procedures, implementation, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and maintenance of subjects

Create informational and recruitment materials and act as a liaison with other UCSD departments and agencies for the purpose of implementation of studies

Plan, develop and implement start-up procedures for multiple phase I-III research studies in assigned disease team as well as lead, direct, and coordinate operational efforts

Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines

Oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data

Provide direction and guidance to investigators

Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials

Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts

Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams

Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical trials researchResearch protocol start-upInvestigational protocolsMedicalScientific terminologyData managementBudget negotiationsComputer proficiencyAdministrative experienceInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreative solutions

Required

Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation

Demonstrated experience in research protocol start-up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Strong experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement

Strong knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design and protocol implementation)

Demonstrated experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital

Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient medical research team

Strong knowledge of investigational protocols especially with pediatric oncology protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design, protocol writing and protocol implementation)

Demonstrated experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate treatment plan, collect specimens, and orient participating physicians

Strong experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online

Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts

Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner

Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology

Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict

Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills

Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience conducting searches on the internet

Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions

Preferred

Knowledge of cost accounting as applied to both University and Medical Center functions. Demonstrated knowledge of medical billing and collections guidelines and procedures

Possess a Clinical Research Coordinator Certificate, or Master's Degree