Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

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The Alpha Clinic (AC) provides a centralized infrastructure from which to work with UCI faculty and staff to enhance cell and gene therapy clinical trials and activities at UCI. The UCI Alpha Clinic:

* Is part of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Alpha Clinic network
* Promotes and facilitates scientific collaborations and interactions
* Provides centralized clinical research infrastructure support for cell and gene therapy clinical trials
* Accelerates the implementation of cell and gene therapy clinical trials at UCI

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations, the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for supporting clinical research efforts of the UCI Alpha Clinic (AC) by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of sponsored clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of UCI AC trials and studies for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data collection, subject study management and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with recruitment, screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, etc. Incumbent will ensure study protocols are followed, appropriate documentation is kept, and accurate data is collected. Incumbent will be responsible for the preparation and submission of study documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) and other regulatory committees.

Required:

• Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way,synthesizing information and presenting it to others.
• 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, compile data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with a nationally-recognized clinical research coordinator certification
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3-5 years

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MA, MS, or MPH) preferred
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

Special Conditions:

• Flexible working hours required, may need to extend work hours into evenings and weekends on occasion

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.