IPH Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at UC Irvine is a special project department under the Office of Research. The ICTS is one of 62 NIH-NCATS funded institutes in the US, with a mission to improve health and healthcare by catalyzing translational research and advancing the science of translation. The UCI Institute for Precision Health (IPH) is an endeavor that combines various disciplines including health sciences, engineering, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, clinical genomics, data science, public health, and healthcare delivery systems to create personalized health and wellness strategies. Precision health utilizes advanced data analysis, driven by computer algorithms, statistical theory, and predictive modeling, to develop personalized treatment and lifelong health maintenance plans. This initiative aims to address challenges related to health equity and the high cost of care.

Requirements

Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
Experience with electronic medical records and RedCap
Knowledge of location specific and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the location's mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of poli
Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines: Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Protection of Human Research Subjects, CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects, Effective Cash Handling Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety Training, Fire Safety Training
HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
1-3 years Experience in a Research environment
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Responsibilities

Perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols.
Coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent research studies involving human subjects under the guidelines of research protocols and UCI.
Work primarily on research projects within the IPH, focused specifically on drafting and maintaining IRB submissions, consenting and managing consents, and coordinating sample/data collection from external and internal sources.
Interact with research participants, faculty, staff, and students on a regular basis.
Support the management and coordination of tasks for single or multiple research studies.
Act as an intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management.
Manage and report on study results.
Create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports.
Assist with training of Assistant CRCs.
Assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff.
Manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies.
Participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance.
Help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies.
Oversee study data integrity.
Implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures.
Interface with departments to obtain UCI approval prior to study initiation.
Maintain all regulatory documents.
Report study progress to investigators.
Participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.