Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (aCRC) will provide support and coordination for industry sponsored clinical research, government sponsored clinical research, and investigator initiated clinical research for the TRACK-TBI studies and other research studies in the Department of Neurological Surgery under the direction of the Clinical Research Supervisor. The incumbent is expected to assist with research subject recruitment and screening, scheduling subject visits per protocol, consenting, and data and biospecimen collection as required by the trial sponsor. The incumbent will collect and document data from clinical trials according to ICH Good Clinical Practices. The incumbent will also assist with managing calendar activities of research investigators, inventory and ordering of study supplies, regulatory document maintenance, and other administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• CITI Certification for Biomedical Researchers and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) within 1 month of hire.
• IATA / Dangerous Goods Shipping certification within 1 month of hire.
• Laboratory Safety Training certificates within 1 month of hire.
• High School Graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• At least 1 year of working with study subjects.
• Experience with clinical study protocols.
• Experience working in a clinical research setting.
• Experience scheduling research or clinical patient procedures.
• Organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet study-specific goals.
• Attention to detail to prevent and/or quickly identify errors in data collection or data entry procedures.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks and functions, work around frequent interruptions, organize own workload, and modify priorities based on changing requirements.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal direction/oversight yet retain a teamwork attitude.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and the willingness to assume responsibility readily.
• Ability to remain composed while subject to working under pressure, managing workload, and conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Ability to design and maintain an efficient filing and record keeping system.
• Organizational skills to use and manage multiple calendaring systems for scheduling and tracking of study participants each month.
• Interpersonal skills to deal in a tactful, courteous, pleasant, and professional manner with patients, visitors, and other clinical staff which includes individuals with various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and understanding of disease processes.
• Ability to organize and summarize data for clinical research studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a medical or science related field.
• Experience working on clinical research studies.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Data management experience is desired.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Research Support
• 20% - General Research Support

Department Overview

The Department of Neurological Surgery is a clinical, research, and academic department within the UC Davis School of Medicine. The mission of the department is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality, equitable neurosurgical care to patients, in addition to advancing the field of neurosurgery through robust clinical trials, basic science, and translational research.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $31.38 - $50.53
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 102
• UC Job Title: CLIN RSCH CRD ASTUC
• Job Code: 009336
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 08 Hours (Monday-Friday)
• Location: Cannery Business Park (HSP110)
• Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Special Requirements

• Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.
• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying - 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Work Environment - On-site

Work Environment

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