Research Coordinator I

Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Institute of Urology, is seeking a Research Coordinator I to help with the overall conduct of clinical trials for observational studies and investigational device and drug studies. The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience working in a clinical trials research environment, be able to work independently, and interact well with study participants, PIs, clinical staff and study sponsors.

Requirements

• 1 year of clinical trial experience
• Must have a strong attention to detail to ensure adherence to study SOPs and compliance with regulatory standards (ICH, GCP, HIPAA, etc)
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• Knowledge of medical environment and terminology
• English/Spanish bilingual candidates are preferred.
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Determines patient eligibility
• Initiates and maintains contact with study participants for study recruitment and scheduling of study visits
• Conducts study visits both in clinic and hospital settings
• Extracts and enters required clinical data from medical records and patient research charts
• Works with investigators and medical staff to ensure proper conduct of studies
• Maintains audit-ready research records
• Handles biological specimens for processing and/or shipment
• Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level