Clinical Research Assistant

UCI Integrative Health Institute 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.

Your Role on the Team Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager and the Director of Clinical Research Operations, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating clinical research and clinical trials in the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI). Research conducted in SSIHI includes complementary and integrative health interventions such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, meditation, yoga, tai chi as well as music based-interventions. The incumbent is also responsible for the timely and accurate collection and coordination of data submission to study sponsors ensuring quality control and leading to timely milestone payments. This includes responsibility for the collection, compilation, and transcription of research patient data and study-related information into case report forms (CRFs) and/or sponsor specific electronic data capture systems (EDC). S/he will work with the clinical research team to manage and collect accurate data and assist the Principal Investigator, team members, and study coordinators for all data management aspects of ongoing clinical research studies. The incumbent may also be responsible for maintaining communication with all elements of a multi-level research network, interacting with community partners, interacting with sponsoring agencies and compliance and regulatory groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor monitors. In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies. The incumbent will be required to work at the UCI campus in Irvine.

What It Takes to be Successful Required: Working knowledge of medical terminology and accurately read progress notes in patient charts. Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff. Ability to establish and maintain files and records. Access to transportation to off-site research locations. Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others. 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. 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. Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. 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, compiles data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports. Ability to work both independently and as part of team. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties. Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask. Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure. Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change. High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance. Strong attention to detail. Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with clinical research. Knowledge with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored. Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably OnCore. BA/BS or equivalent experience. 1-3 years experience with human clinical trials. Preferred: SoCRA or ACRP Certification. Special Conditions: Some after business hours and occasional weekends.