ASST. RESEARCH DATA COORDINATOR - HYBRID

About the role

The Assistant Research Data Coordinator (ARDC) supports the clinical research efforts of the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) by providing comprehensive data management for a research portfolio of Phase I-IV cancer-related protocols according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate collection and coordination of data submission to study sponsors ensuring quality control and leading to timely milestone payments.
• Compile and transcribe research patient data and study-related information into case report forms (CRFs) into sponsor specific electronic data capture systems (EDC).
• Work with the clinical research team to manage and collect accurate data and assist Principal Investigators and study coordinators for all data management aspects of cancer-related trials.
• 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.
• Maintain communication with all elements of a multi-level research network, 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.
• Maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies and external Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines for reporting to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Requirements

• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly.
• Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties.
• Access to transportation to off-site research locations.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others.
• Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.
• Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff.
• Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Ability to establish and maintain files and records.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to think critically, compile data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accurately read progress notes in patient charts.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions.
• 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.
• Skilled in working independently, taking initiative and following through on assignments.
• Able to work within a deadline-driven structure.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change.
• 1-3 Years of related clinical research coordination work experience with Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with cancer-related research.
• Knowledge with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, industrial, and Investigator-authored.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of human subject's research (Phase I, II, III drug trials, and device trials) coordination, informed consent procedures and documents, and IRB submissions.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and follow through on assignments.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Research and evaluation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

The University of California, Irvine offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a variety of discounts and perks. For more information, please visit this link.

Pay

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $27.40- $34.43 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Legal Right to work in the United States.
• Vaccination Policies.
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Drug Free Environment.

Special Conditions

• May require travel to satellite sites.
• May require study management coordination outside of normal business hours.