Clinical Research Coordinator - Pathology

#139930 Clinical Research Coordinator - Pathology Filing Deadline: Mon 6/15/2026 DESCRIPTION Within the Department of Pathology, the Pandemic Applications Laboratory and Microbiology Service (PALMS) performs a number of clinical research studies. Many of these studies are funded by the NIH and other industry sponsors. The laboratory is situated at the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine where most of the laboratory testing for UCSD associated hospitals takes place. It is also associated with the Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH) and Dr. Pride’s research laboratory in the Department of Pathology, which is dedicated to bacteriophage and human virome/microbiome analysis on UCSD main campus. The three research entities cooperate under single leadership to advance research goals within the Department of Pathology. The individual will be responsible for coordinating all of the research studies taking place at the PALMS laboratory as well as all of the clinical research studies taking place in the IPATH laboratory and the basic research laboratory. The individual will manage the basic research laboratory, order all supplies necessary for continuing ongoing research studies, maintain laboratory safety, and ensure that all laboratory staff at each location are up to date with safety training. In addition, the research coordinator will maintain regular contact with study sponsors, keep track of study procedures, manage regulatory documents, and assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. The coordinator may plan, develop, and implement start‑up procedures for research studies, lead, direct, and help to coordinate operational efforts, oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data, provide direction and guidance to investigators, educate the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials, assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts, independently create original documents and policies, and work closely with federal and state regulatory officials when indicated. Other duties assigned as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation. Demonstrated experience in laboratory management. Demonstrated experience working in and managing a large group. Demonstrated experience performing research duties in a research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital. Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient research team. Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjust to the center’s changing needs. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work and responsibilities to establish useful resources and university contacts. Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those that require supervisor attention, including the ability to quickly determine the subject matter of material and the necessary action to be taken in a timely manner. Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology. Proven ability to problem‑solve and resolve conflict. Excellent ability to organize/​prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail. Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions. Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience conducting searches on the internet. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Excellent phone etiquette skills. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. PAY RANGE Annual Full Pay Range: $80,889 - $130,062 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $38.74 - $62.29 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 status under state or federal law. If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. 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