This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/31/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/09/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents, and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines, and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research, and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing 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.

Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PI with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Independently create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, the Asst CRC will also assist in the development of protocols for investigator initiated studies, coordinate submissions of grant funding for research projects, and interface with statisticians in discussions regarding direction of data analyses. The Asst CRC will also assist with management of some of the resident and Clinical Fellow research projects. Lastly, the Asst CRC will also provide regulatory, operational support and data analyses for quality improvement projects for the division as well.

• 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 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 coordinating study startup activities.

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

• Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $64,812 - $104,275 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.04 - $49.94

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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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