Asst. clinical research coordinator - hybrid
Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide
multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research
and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in
research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.
Responsibilities:
Under supervision of the Clinical Research Manager of the Clinical Trials Unit, the Assistant Clinical
Research Coordinator supports the clinical research efforts of the Cancer Center by providing
comprehensive coordination and data management of multiple Phase II-IV cancer-related protocols
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 the cancer-related trials
(Phase II-IV) for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data
collection, and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with recruitment,screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, answer research patient questions, schedule
appointments, etc.
Serve as the liaison to sponsors, governing agencies and facilitate transmission of verbal and written
communication to national cooperative oncology groups, pharmaceutical companies and other research
entities as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining communication with all elements
of a multi-level research network, including attending Disease Oriented Teams (DOTs) meetings,interacting with sponsoring agencies including National Cancer Institute, and compliance and regulatory
groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor
monitors.
In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial
management system (OnCore) adhere to institutional policies and external Cancer Center Support Grant
guidelines for reporting to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Qualifications:
Total Compensation
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Required:
- Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and
Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well organized reports, summaries, and correspondence
Ability to think critically, compiles data from various sources, analyze data, andprepare reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain files and records
- Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment
- Access to transportation to off-site research locations
- Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff
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
Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly
Ability to work both independently and as part of team
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties
Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask
Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while
implementing institutional change
- Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- 1-3 Years of related clinical research coordination work experience with Bachelor of
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload
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
Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure
- 1-3 Years of related clinical research coordination work experience with Bachelor of
Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience
Preferred:
- Experience with cancer-related research.
- Knowledge with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group,
- Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably OnCore.
Special Conditions:
- May require study management coordination outside of normal business hours.
- May require travel to satellite sites.
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.
- 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.
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