CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - University of California, Irvine

Orange, CA 92868

About the Job

Overview:

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide
multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research
and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in
research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.

Responsibilities:

Under supervision of the Clinical Research Manager of the Clinical Trials Unit, the Clinical Research
Coordinator supports the clinical research efforts of the Cancer Center by providing comprehensive
coordination and data management of multiple Phase I-IV cancer-related protocols 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 the cancer-related trials
(Phase I-IV) 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.
Serve as the liaison to sponsors, governing agencies and facilitate transmission of verbal and written
communication to national cooperative oncology groups, pharmaceutical companies and other research
entities as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining communication with all elements
of a multi-level research network, including attending Disease Oriented Teams (DOTs) meetings,
interacting with sponsoring agencies including National Cancer Institute, 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) adhere to institutional policies and external Cancer Center Support Grant
guidelines for reporting to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Qualifications:

Total Compensation

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.

Required:

Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds

Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment

Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others

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

Ability to establish and maintain files and records

Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions

Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly

Minimum experience of three years as a clinical research coordinator or three years as an Assistant CRC working with cancer therapeutic trials

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

Access to transportation to off-site research locations

3-5 Years of related clinical research coordination work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience

Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff

3-5 Years of related clinical research coordination work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience

Special Conditions:

May require study management coordination outside of normal business hours.

May require travel to satellite sites.

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
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment

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

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Source : University of California, Irvine