Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - 137333

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10 / 31 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11 / 13 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department within the UCSD School of Medicine and is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. The department employs approximately 500 salaried faculty, 168 academic appointees, 331 residents, fellows and postdocs and 480 staff personnel.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Research Supervisor, responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager / Director in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing.

Duties include but not limited to : interpreting research protocols; recruiting subjects; screening for eligibility including obtaining vital signs, ECGs, height and weight; monitoring and timely reporting of adverse events; toxicities and protocol deviations; scheduling subjects' visits; coordinating clinical, laboratory and data collection activities; processing and submitting laboratory specimens; collecting and entering research data; maintaining accurate and complete clinical research files and patient research charts. Update study and patient records in the University approved Clinical Trial Management System (VELOS) on a consistent basis. Act as liaison between Investigators, the Office of IRB Administration and study sponsors. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.

Experience working with United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policies regulating clinical trials.

Experience interpreting medical charts, experience in abstracting data from medical records.

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.

Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word.

Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities.

Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine toxicities related to protocol management.

Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.

Experience coordinating study startup activities.

Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.

Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.

Experience maintaining files and keeping records.

Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a diverse population. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.

Experience working with research bulk accounts.

Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $70,094 - $112,773 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $33.57 - $54.01

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).