Clinical Research Coordinator - 133489 Rady Childrens Hospital

Scripps Institution Of Oceanography • San Diego, CA

398d • $74,506 - $119,808

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator at UC San Diego is responsible for managing and coordinating clinical trials within the Department of Pediatrics, particularly in the Division of Genetics/Dysmorphology. This role involves overseeing all aspects of protocol management, including patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The coordinator will work closely with principal investigators and other key personnel to facilitate research activities and maintain accurate clinical research files.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Experience using statistical software applications and knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications such as Access, Excel, and MS Word.
• Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
• Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine eligibility.
• Experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records.
• Knowledge of NIH, GCP, IIPP, HRPP, IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience maintaining files and keeping records.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with laboratory procedures and interpreting values for patient eligibility and potential toxicities.
• Experience providing in-service training to research personnel on protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials including protocol management.
• Recruit and screen patients for eligibility.
• Enroll subjects and collect data.
• Ensure protocol compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• File adverse drug reaction reports with the sponsor.
• Monitor patient treatment and toxicities.
• Coordinate laboratory specimen collection and submission.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical research files.
• Submit Investigational Review Board submissions, renewals, and safety reports.
• Communicate with principal investigators, co-investigators, and key personnel as needed.
• Review and verify research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees