Research Coordinator II

Dr. Evanthia Roussos Torres’ laboratory in the Department of Medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator II to support the laboratory’s Immunotherapy Biorepository Program and translational cancer immunology research efforts. The focus of Dr. Roussos Torres’ laboratory is to investigate the immune mechanisms that regulate breast cancer progression and response to immunotherapy, with the goal of developing novel therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes. This position will serve as a primary point of contact for research participants and will be involved in all stages of screening, enrollment, biospecimen and data collection, and participant follow-up. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, motivated, and highly organized individual who can effectively communicate with research participants, clinical and research staff, and program investigators. The Research Coordinator II will report directly to the Principal Investigator and play an integral role in the conduct of clinical and translational research studies.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Interacting with participants and potential participants in person, by phone, and electronically (via email and videoconferencing).

• Interacting with other departments and core resources at NCCC (Clinical staff, Data Sciences Core, Translational Pathology Core, etc) to identify potentially eligible participants and obtain study-related data.

• Screening potential participants for eligibility and obtaining informed consent

• Collecting and recording data electronically following established SOPs

• Performing research blood draws (venipuncture) following established SOPs.

• Collecting and storing biospecimens (blood samples) following established SOPs

• Working closely with team members and participating in regular team meetings to track study progress and coordinate schedules

Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate:

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients, participants, physicians, program staff, and research investigators. The candidate should be comfortable interviewing cancer patients and considerate of the medical problems that the participants are encountering. It is expected that the candidate will have a clear understanding of the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the studies for which they are obtaining informed consent; familiarity with medical terminology is helpful. Must have a strong attention to detail to ensure adherence to study SOPs and compliance with regulatory standards (ICH, GCP, HIPAA, etc). Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience in clinical research, phlebotomy and health sciences (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for drawing blood samples and MUST HAVE A CALIFORNIA PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE and be eligible for approval of their credentials by LAC+USC and Keck Hospital of USC. Working knowledge of Microsoft

Office programs and familiarity with databases (data entry) is required; familiarity with electronic data capture platforms such as REDCap, OpenSpecimen, and Café is a plus but training will be provided. Proficiency in conversational Spanish is desired.

This is a grant-funded position.

Hourly range

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.90 - $40.71. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Administrative or research experience. Knowledge of medical environment and terminology. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPPA regulations. Proficient with MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Preferred Experience: 3 years Preferred Skills: Staff education and orientation experience. Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS). Preferred Field of Expertise: • Cancer translational research • Participant enrollment and recruitment • Venipuncture blood collection • Informed consent process • Survey administration Preferred Skills: • Staff education and orientation experience • Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems • Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)