The vision of the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health.

The ACTRI was established to provide education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area. It encompasses four hospital systems, two universities and four biomedical research organizations. It receives partial funding from a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the NIH, National Center for Advancing Translational Science. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the primary investigators on ACTRI's CTSA grant.

The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

Under supervision, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to coordinate multiple federally funded and industry sponsored research studies involving human subjects that are being conducted in the CTRI and at other locations. Assist with initiation, implementation and management of clinical trials. Ensure compliance with goals and objectives of research protocols and with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Duties include but not limited to: interpreting research protocols; recruiting subjects; screening for eligibility including obtaining vital signs, ECGs, height and weight; monitoring and timely reporting of adverse events; toxicities and protocol deviations; scheduling subjects' visits; coordinating clinical, laboratory and data activities; processing and submitting laboratory specimens; collecting and entering research data; maintaining accurate and complete clinical research files and patient medical charts. Update study and patient records in the University approved Clinical Trial Management System (VELOS) on a consistent basis. Working directly with Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), submitting new protocol applications, amendments, safety reports and annual renewals, as needed. Act as liaison between Principle Investigators, the HRPP and study sponsors. Other duties assigned as needed.

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences and/or Bachelor's degree, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have current CPR certificate or ability to attain within 2 months of hire date.

• Knowledge and experience of the clinical research setting, including protocols, principles, and standards. Demonstrated experience planning and performing clinical research studies.

• Ability to maintain subjects' confidentiality.

• Skills in administering study related questionnaires and assessments.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to communicate to supervisor, PI and research team study progress and accept constructive advice and suggestions.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals, including physicians, other health care professionals and research subjects.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe and synthesize clinical data while paying conscientious attention to details. Experience completing clinical trial forms via hard copy and/or online.

• Ability to understand and learn study procedures from protocols. Ability to problem-solve.

• Demonstrated ability to work with different clinical protocols concurrently.

• Experience with interpreting laboratory values to determine subject's eligibility and potential toxicities.

• Ability to understand and interpret complex research protocols in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate study plan, collect data, evaluated for adverse events and protocol deviations.

• Knowledge in interpreting medical charts and extracting accurate data from medical records.

• Experience with handling laboratory samples and knowledge of shipping procedures.

• Knowledge of Human Subjects Protection requirements.

• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, database management and email skills.

• Certification as a clinical research associate or coordinator.

• Experience performing venipuncture and California Venipuncture license. Acquired within 6 months of hire.

• Fluent in Spanish.

• Must be able to travel to different locations and work at different clinical sites.

• Willing to work evenings and weekends if needed.

• Must be willing to work with human samples, including blood, urine, tissue specimens, saliva, etc.

• Must have negative TB test prior to hire date.

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