Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator- Hybrid - 133016

Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings and tumor boards. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing. Some laboratory benchwork may be required as it relates to processing and analyzing patient samples.

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.

• Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word.

• Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities.

• Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.

• Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine toxicities related to protocol management.

• Experience interpreting medical charts, experience in abstracting data from medical records. Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment. Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• Experience coordinating study startup activities.

• Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients.

• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.

• Experience working with research bulk accounts.

• Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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