Job Description

Department Summary


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Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant contributes to the overall operational management of clinical research/trial/study activities from design, set up, conduct, through closeout. The position has responsibility for the implementation of research activities for patient consent and specimen accrual for the Human Virome Characterization Center Oral-Gut-Brain Axis project. The incumbent recognizes and performs necessary tasks to manage projects, obtain patient consent, procure and organize biospecimens and overall prioritize work to meet necessary deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for planning and organizing necessary tasks to ensure adherence to the study protocol and applicable regulations, such as institutional policy and procedures, FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI), ancillary departments, central research infrastructure teams, sponsors, institutions, and other entities as needed to support the administration of all aspects of studies, including, but not limited to, compliant conduct, financial management, and adequate personnel support.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous study coordination or clinical research coordination experience (Preferred)

• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external collaborators, and administration and to work as a member of a team. (Required)

• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and department needs, while complying with applicable University policies and federal and state regulations. (Required)

• Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions. (Required)

• Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment. (Required)

• Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the various tasks to ensure deadlines are met. (Required)

• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately. (Required)

• A learning and professional growth mentality so that new software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently. (Required)

• Working knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws. (Required)

• Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities, remain flexible including working flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines. (Required)

• Availability to work in more than one environment, travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Biology or Health Related Field (Required)

• Master's Degree Master's DegreeMaster's Degree Biology or Health Related Field (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA . The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Schedule


8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered


RX-Research Support Professionals

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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