Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Coordinator, the incumbent will assist in the setup, execution, and data collection of clinical studies. The incumbent is expected to collect medical data from participants. The incumbent will also be responsible for recruitment, assisting in performing informed consent, and interview of study subjects if needed. Must ensure accuracy and completeness of patient files in accordance with protocol requirements and compile research data for input into patient database and various reports. In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies.

Requirements

Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team
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
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions
Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment
Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
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 think critically, compiles data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
Strong attention to detail
HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills: Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others
Strong and proven organization and administrative skills: scheduling, data/file management, word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (EXCEL), copying, phone skills, data entry
Access to transportation to off-site research locations

Responsibilities

Assist in the setup, execution, and data collection of clinical studies.
Collect medical data from participants.
Responsible for recruitment.
Assist in performing informed consent.
Interview of study subjects if needed.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of patient files in accordance with protocol requirements.
Compile research data for input into patient database and various reports.
Accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore).
Adhere to institutional policies.