Clinical Research Coordinator

Updated: Oct 11, 2022
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Stem Cell Research Center

Job Opening ID: 44078
Reports To: Preclinical Development Team Project Manager
Working Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Department: Stem Cell Research Center
Bargaining Unit: RX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009335
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
 
Position Summary:
 
The UCLA-UCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic provides the necessary infrastructure, and medical and operational expertise to effectively and efficiently drive novel stem cell therapies to clinical trials and ultimately change clinical practice. To accomplish our mission, we are working to achieve the following five goals: 1. Creating a center of excellence for cell-based therapeutics that addresses the unique challenges of testing and delivering novel cell therapies by integrating and building upon the extensive experience and many strengths of UCLA, UCI, and our partners; 2. Building interactive and highly trained teams and electronic data sharing systems to accelerate and translate discovery to improve human health; 3. Transforming the delivery of cell therapeutics through our proven Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing; 4. Advancing, expanding, and integrating educational opportunities to inform patients, families, communities, and clinicians of the full range of scientifically sound and medically appropriate, regulated stem cell-based clinical trials while providing objective information about potentially dangerous and unproven procedures; 5. Serving as a regional, national and international resource for evidence-based best practices in stem cell treatments.
 
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for supporting clinical research efforts of the UCLA-UCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of sponsored clinical trials 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 UCI Stem Cell Clinic trials and studies 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. Incumbent will conduct interviews with study patients in the clinic, screen participants, and collect data in compliance with established study protocol. Incumbent will ensure study protocols are followed, appropriate documentation is kept, and accurate data is collected. Incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and submission of study documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) and other regulatory committees. The CRC will also be responsible for interacting with the sponsor company and preparing for sponsor site monitoring visits or audits.
 
Compensation Range:
 
$31.03 – $39.86
 
Department Website:
 
https://stemcell.uci.edu/
 
Required:
 
3 to 5 years of related work experience with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience with a nationally-recognized clinical research coordinator certification (e.g. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), etc.).
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds. Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others. Strong attention to detail. Ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports. 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 independently exercise discretion and sound judgment. High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions. 3 to 5 years of related work experience with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience with a nationally-recognized clinical research coordinator certification (e.g. Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), etc.).
 
Preferred:
 
Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance. 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.
 
Special Conditions Required:
 
Flexible working hours required, may need to extend work hours into evenings and weekends on occasion
 
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 advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
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 [email protected] .
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