Clinical Research Coordinator

This role supports cutting-edge clinical research and patient-centered care within Infectious Diseases, conducting both industry-sponsored clinical trials and research studies. It also provides cross-coverage clinical coordination support to three other Internal Medicine Research Units: Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology. The position serves as a key benchmark role within the clinical research coordination series, offering administrative and clinical leadership for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies under the direction of the supervisor, Principal Investigator, and research team.

Responsibilities

• Study start-up activities, including regulatory compliance and trial management.
• Subject recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and visit scheduling.
• Data collection, participant tracking, and study-related documentation.
• Ensuring high-quality study conduct and an exceptional patient experience.
• Supporting data integrity and overall trial management in collaboration with investigators and research staff.
• Providing cross-coverage clinical coordination for Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology research units.
• Ancillary clinical research support and administration, including meeting coordination.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in research or clinical trials, such as a Clinical Research Coordinator or similar role.
• Intermediate-level knowledge of federal, state, and university (or similar) regulations for clinical research under Investigational New Drug and Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.
• Excellent written communication skills to interact with participants, families, physicians, clinic staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Intermediate-level computer skills for word-processing, database programs, and data management.
• Ability to independently organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining productivity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to confidently contact patients, explain study opportunities, and establish trust with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of disease processes, basic anatomy, medical terminology, and ability to interpret physicians' notes, medical records, laboratory, and scan results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/training preferred.
• Prior experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records.
• Prior experience in the management, maintenance, and quality assurance of research databases.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family.
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans, including Pension and other Retirement Savings Plans.
• Supplemental insurance: additional life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees.
• Lactation Support Program and family care discounts/resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time as outlined in UC policies or collective bargaining agreements.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees.

Pay

$36.35 - $58.45 per hour.

Schedule

• Day shift, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
• 100% on-site at Patient Support Services Building (HSP014).
• May require overtime or on-call to support recruitment and trial management.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Walking: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Sitting: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 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).
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Environmental Demands

• Exposure to chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Loud noise levels: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Microwave/Radiation: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Extreme temperatures: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Complex problem-solving/reasoning: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Ability to organize and prioritize: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Communication skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Numerical skills: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Constant interaction: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Customer/Patient contact: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Multiple concurrent tasks: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon clearing a criminal background check, which may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. Employment is also subject to a misconduct disclosure requirement as outlined in UC policy.