Research Coordinator II

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The University of Southern California Institute for Addiction Science is seeking an experienced clinical research coordinator to fill a full-time Research Coordinator II position. The successful candidate will contribute to single-site and multi-site clinical trials to evaluate treatments for substance use disorders, with a primary focus on pharmacotherapy studies, including GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with project management, participating in participant recruitment and screening; assisting with consenting and interviewing as needed; ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures; and assisting with data entry and data reporting tasks. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator, pharmacists, students, and study participants to carry out study recruitment and data collection. The successful candidate will also assist with cross-site data collection for a multi-site clinical trial, including attending project meetings and contributing to coordinated execution of research procedures across sites. In addition to project-specific roles, the successful candidate will help to oversee general supervision of project staff and coordination of clinical research activities.

The IAS Institute for Addiction Science is the nation’s first university-wide, transdisciplinary addiction science institute. IAS scientists include 80 faculty members from 10 different USC schools. This position will be based in the Biobehavioral Addiction Research Lab (BARLab), located on the Health Sciences Campus. The position is funded by sponsored research projects and will be a full-time position for two years, with eligibility for renewal contingent on availability of funds.

Job Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will work in a hospital-based clinical research setting and should have significant prior experience working with study participants and/or patients. The successful candidate will be required to co-lead coordination of clinical research projects in collaboration with members of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will also assist with administrative and literature review tasks as needed. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to ensure timely progress toward recruitment milestones and project objectives, the ability to take on and follow through with tasks autonomously.

Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include demonstrated experience in clinical research coordinator roles (at least 2 years of relevant experience in a clinical research coordinator or similar role is required; 3 or more years is preferred). Prior direct experience with recruitment of human participants for clinical research studies is required. Demonstrated experience supervising research project staff and documentation of certified research coordinator training are required. Experience with managing and planning project budgets is preferred. Knowledge of medical environments and medical terminology is preferred. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required. Other important qualifications include strong computer skills, demonstrated experience with data collection and clinical trial management software (e.g., REDCap), and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinic/hospital environment while interacting with participants/patients and multidisciplinary team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher

Preferred Fields of Expertise: Clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, medicine, addiction medicine/substance use

Preferred Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy certification and CA State Phlebotomy License is preferred

Demonstrated experience in clinical research assistant/coordinator positions on clinical trials

The expected starting hourly salary range for this position is $36.90 - $38.00. 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).