Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant - Limited Assignment

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Under supervision of the Study Principal Investigator (PI), the Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant supports a federal grant-funded clinical trial according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of this clinical trial for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data collection, and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the PI with protocol-specific activities including recruitment, screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, answering research patient questions and schedule appointments.

The incumbent is responsible for serving as a liaison between the PI, other study staff, UCI services, and the data team to help ensure that project milestones are met. The incumbent is responsible for continually reviewing the study progress and reporting to the PI in a timely fashion to ensure the study will run in accordance with the projected timeline. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the PI with preparing reports including annual progress reports submitted to the NIH.

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Proven ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare clear, concise and well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence; ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze and synthesize data/information and present it to others in a clear and concise way.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task, prioritize a complex and dynamic workload, meet rigid deadlines despite interruptions, frequent workload changes and competing demands, and achieve high productivity/quality within short time frames; skill in working independently, taking initiative and following through on assignments and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proven ability to analyze and solve problems, implement solutions, and resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly.
• Proven ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Proven ability to maintain flexibility and adaptability.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain files and records.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collegial working relationships; demonstrated skill in interacting with the public, faculty and staff of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• * A minimum of 1 year of related work experience as a clinical research coordinator (CRC) or an assistant CRC with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• * Demonstrated track record of human subjects research (Phase I, II, III drug trials, and device trials) coordination, informed consent procedures and documents, and IRB submissions
• * Experience working in a medical/clinical setting and familiarity with medical terminology

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of various types of human subject clinical trials (i.e. National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored).
• * SOCRA or ACRP Certification preferred

Special Conditions:

• May require study management coordination outside normal business hours
• May require travel to off-site research locations

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.