Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The mission of the Department of Medicine is to deliver accessible, patient-centered healthcare of the highest caliber, while training compassionate, visionary and innovative clinicians and researchers. Our department's vision is to remain a world leader in academic medicine and to support cutting-edge innovation and discovery. Together, our highly trained clinicians and researchers are leading us into an era of healthcare integration and fulfilling our promise to: Discover. Teach. Heal.

Requirements

Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions.
Clear and professional communication skills; verbal and written.
Effective and professional interpersonal skills.
Highly attentive to proper handling of confidential information and documents.
Demonstrated evidence of successful multi-tasking and complex problem solving abilities.
Ability to function well in a team environment.
Ability to maintain accurate database files.
Prior research experience with demonstrated independent responsibilities and activities.
Ability to operate a networked PC in a Windows environment with proficiency in MS Word and Excel, with data entry skills.
Conducts research protocols with critical attention to detail.
HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Valid California Driver’s License and have daily access to car for all work hours.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PowerPoint and Access desired.
Experience in MS Access.
Experience implementing complex protocols with independence and strong attention to detail.
Demonstration of implementation and coordination of clinical trials and/or complex epidemiologic studies.
Demonstrated extensive experience and demonstrated working knowledge in the proper handling of confidential information and documents.
Experience working in laboratory.
Prior research, internship, volunteer, or leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Supports the research efforts of several regional projects under the direction of the Program Manager.
Creates training and educational documents, data collection tools, recruitment or protocol scripts, surveys, and preparatory documents.
Performs data entry and creates basic figures and graphs.
Provides drafts for IRB support and progress reports.
Supports project activities which may include travel to recruitment and follow up locations to ensure accurate conduct and progress.
Transports swabs or bacterial strains.
Supports performing body swabs (throat, nose, skin).
Conducts chart reviews/redaction.
Travels in personal car throughout Orange County and Southern Los Angeles County as needed per project.