Clinical Research Coordinator

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The Department of Urology seeks to provide all patients with the best urological care. Our clinical trials are designed to strengthen and accelerate the pathway of discovery from the medical laboratory to the clinic.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for supporting the clinical research efforts of the Department of Urology by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of sponsored clinical trials 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 urology trials and studies for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data collection, and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with recruitment, screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, answer research patient questions, schedule appointments, etc. Incumbent will conduct interviews with study patients in the clinic, screen participants, and collect data in compliance with established study protocol. Incumbent will ensure study protocols are followed, appropriate documentation is kept, and accurate data is collected. Incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and submission of study documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and other regulatory committees. The CRC will also be responsible for interacting with the sponsor company and preparing for sponsor site monitoring visits or audits.

Required:

• Experience working in a medical/clinical setting and familiarity with medical terminology.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and function under time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of campus and hospital administration staff, faculty and industry sponsors.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful multi-tasking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently compose correspondence with ability to use proper English grammar and spelling.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• - BA/BS or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with University contract and grant procedures in the conduct of clinical trials.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and familiarity with UCI fund accounting and disbursement procedures.
• Previous UC system experience.
• Experience working with IRB, IACUC and ICTS. Knowledge of OnCore, Epic, and EDC Systems (iMedidata, Medrio, Datatrack), IWRS systems, Kuali Systems.
• Knowledge of University IRB policies and procedures as they apply to the submission and conduct of clinical research.

Total Compensation

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.