CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR - University of California, Irvine

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.

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Department of Medicine but not limited to.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator supports the efforts of several research projects, including regional projects and national clinical trials with the opportunity to interface with local and national level leaders in medicine and public health.

Key responsibilities include project management duties, including organizing implementation plans and managing timelines and workflow to keep the project moving smoothly. This includes meeting coordination, , direct study site outreach, , creating training and educational documents, developing and completing data collection tools, protocol management, recruitment and/or developing protocol scripts, surveys, and preparatory documents.

Meeting coordination includes organizing multiple team member schedules, developing agendas, and content for steering committee meetings. Site outreach activities include drafting and preparing emails to participating facilities, responding to site questions by email and/or by phone, preparing presentations and other educational materials for investigators. Additional responsibilities include data entry and creation of figures and graphs, and providing IRB support for drafts, submissions, modifications and progress reports. Duties will include interfacing with collaborators at participating sites.

Support of project activities may include travel to ensure accurate conduct and progress during various stages of the project. This position will also include field support as needed. This may include specimen collection and chart reviews/redaction.

Position requires travel in personal car throughout Orange County and Southern Los Angeles County. All vaccines and health screening required for employees who have presence in hospitals and patient areas will be required, including, but not limited to influenza, COVID, TDap, chicken pox, MMR, TB, and hepatitis.

• Master’s degree
• Master’s degree
• Ability to operate a networked PC in a Windows environment with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with data entry skills.
• Ability to operate a networked PC in a Windows environment with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with data entry skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills; verbal and written
• Clear and professional communication skills; verbal and written
• Conducts research protocols with critical attention to detail. Evidence of multi-tasking abilities.
• Conducts research protocols with critical attention to detail. Evidence of multi-tasking abilities.
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills
• Experience in MS Access
• Experience in MS Access
• Prior research experience with demonstrated independent responsibilities and activities
• Prior research experience with demonstrated independent responsibilities and activities
• Experience working in laboratory
• Experience working in laboratory
• Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions.
• Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions.
• Highly attentive to proper handling of confidential information and documents
• Highly attentive to proper handling of confidential information and documents
• Bachelors degree required. Biological sciences or management fields preferred.
• Bachelors degree required. Biological sciences or management fields preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate database files
• Ability to maintain accurate database files
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Experience in MS PowerPoint
• Experience in MS PowerPoint

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $32.12- $52.92 (Hourly).



Preferred:

• Master’s degree and/or experience in public health or clinical research preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree and/or experience in public health or clinical research preferred but not required.

Special Conditions:

• Valid California Driver’s License and have daily access to car for all work hours
• Valid California Driver’s License and have daily access to car for all work hours

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.