UC San Diego Health · 15 hours ago
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - 137333
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.57/hr - $54.01/hrUC San Diego Health is a leading institution within the UCSD School of Medicine, dedicated to research and clinical excellence. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance and assisting with regulatory submissions while collaborating with physicians and research teams.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files
Assist the regulatory department with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports
Directly communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings
Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager/Director in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing
Duties include but not limited to: interpreting research protocols; recruiting subjects; screening for eligibility including obtaining vital signs, ECGs, height and weight; monitoring and timely reporting of adverse events; toxicities and protocol deviations; scheduling subjects’ visits; coordinating clinical, laboratory and data collection activities; processing and submitting laboratory specimens; collecting and entering research data; maintaining accurate and complete clinical research files and patient research charts
Update study and patient records in the University approved Clinical Trial Management System (VELOS) on a consistent basis
Act as liaison between Investigators, the Office of IRB Administration and study sponsors
Other duties assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment
Experience working with United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies regulating clinical trials
Experience interpreting medical charts, experience in abstracting data from medical records
Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately
Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word
Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities
Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine toxicities related to protocol management
Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens
Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment
Experience coordinating study startup activities
Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures
Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures
Experience maintaining files and keeping records
Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a diverse population. Excellent phone etiquette skills
Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients
Preferred
Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator
Experience working with research bulk accounts
Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Christian Dameff
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Sandip Patel
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