Research Coordinator II

Job Accountabilities

• Work in a hospital-based clinical research setting and have significant prior experience working with study participants and/or patients.
• Co-lead coordination of clinical research projects in collaboration with members of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with administrative and literature review tasks as needed.
• Ensure timely progress toward recruitment milestones and project objectives.
• Take on and follow through with tasks autonomously.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in clinical research coordinator roles (at least 2 years of relevant experience in a clinical research coordinator or similar role is required; 3 or more years is preferred).
• Prior direct experience with recruitment of human participants for clinical research studies.
• Demonstrated experience supervising research project staff and documentation of certified research coordinator training.
• Experience with managing and planning project budgets (preferred).
• Knowledge of medical environments and medical terminology (preferred).
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Strong computer skills.
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and clinical trial management software (e.g., REDCap).
• The ability to work in a fast-paced clinic/hospital environment while interacting with participants/patients and multidisciplinary team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Preferred Fields of Expertise: Clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, medicine, addiction medicine/substance use.
• Preferred Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy certification and CA State Phlebotomy License is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research assistant/coordinator positions on clinical trials.

Expected Starting Hourly Salary Range

The expected starting hourly salary range for this position is $36.90 - $38.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.