Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Irvine Clinical Research Coordinator

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The UCLA-UCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic provides the necessary infrastructure, and medical and operational expertise to effectively and efficiently drive novel stem cell therapies to clinical trials and ultimately change clinical practice. To accomplish our mission, we are working to achieve the following five goals: creating a center of excellence for cell-based therapeutics that addresses the unique challenges of testing and delivering novel cell therapies by integrating and building upon the extensive experience and many strengths of UCLA, UCI, and our partners; building interactive and highly trained teams and electronic data sharing systems to accelerate and translate discovery to improve human health; transforming the delivery of cell therapeutics through our proven Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing; advancing, expanding, and integrating educational opportunities to inform patients, families, communities, and clinicians of the full range of scientifically sound and medically appropriate, regulated stem cell-based clinical trials while providing objective information about potentially dangerous and unproven procedures; serving as a regional, national and international resource for evidence-based best practices in stem cell treatments.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for supporting clinical research efforts of the UCI Alpha Cell Clinic 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 UCI Stem Cell Clinic 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), Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions.
• Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and achieve high productivity/quality with short time frames, under rigid deadlines, and/or in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Skill in working independently, taking initiative and following through on assignments.
• Ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• 3 to 5 years of related work experience with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience with a nationally-recognized clinical research coordinator certification (e.g. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), etc.).

Preferred:

• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly.Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.
• Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance.

Special Conditions:

• Flexible working hours required, may need to extend work hours into evenings and weekends on occasion

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

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.