Assistant Clinical Research Coord - Radiology - 141297

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator for the Radiology department’s Women’s Imaging Lab. The role involves coordinating diverse research activities, recruiting participants, collecting data, and ensuring compliance with GCP and privacy standards.

The incumbent will communicate with physicians and research teams, attend meetings, and assist with IRB submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in biology, clinical sciences, or related field.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience with REDCap, Matlab, and R.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with inclusion/exclusion criteria and data abstraction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research and clinical efforts of the Women’s Imaging Lab.
• Recruit, screen, enroll participants and schedule visits in collaboration with clinics.
• Maintain records for each protocol and ensure adherence to GCP and privacy rules.
• Assist with IRB submissions, revisions, and protocol updates; support team and researchers.

Skills

Clinical research

Communication skills

Data collection

IRB knowledge

GCP knowledge

MRI safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinator certification

Tools

REDCap

MATLAB

R

Velos

Job description

Payroll Title: CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Department: RADIOLOGY - Womens Imaging Lab

Hiring Pay Scale: $36.31 - $45.15 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: RX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts , Monday-Friday

#141297 Assistant Clinical Research Coord - Radiology

Filing Deadline: Thu 11/12/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/2/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) and lab manager, the incumbent will independently support the research and clinical efforts of the Women's Imaging Lab in the Department of Radiology.

The incumbent will be able to independently coordinate and perform a wide variety of standard operating procedures in all phases of pre-clinical, translational, and clinical research. This includes experimental procedures, patient recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling in collaboration with clinics, data collection, and performing all responsibilities according to the principles of GCP. The incumbent will maintain organized records pertinent to each research protocol, including correspondence with collaborative organizations and groups. They will adhere to federal, state, and University regulations and guidelines of personal health information and maintenance of de-identified data collection. They will assist the lab manager with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol submission, revision, and updates. They will provide assistance to scientists, clinicians, lab postdocs, and visiting scholars in their research.

Written communication is central to this role. The incumbent will directly communicate with assigned physicians and research groups, attend weekly meetings and tumor boards, provide direct assistance to the PI and Lab Manager in reviewing and verifying university policies, research account statements, and in coordinating subject accrual with referring physicians and imaging facility personnel.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a diverse population. Excellent phone etiquette skills.
• Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. This includes the Microsoft Office suite, REDCap, Matlab, and R Statistical programming, or a similar software.
• Experience following laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience with the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Experience interpreting medical charts, and abstracting data from medical records.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and research participants.
• Experience completing case report forms.
• Experience maintaining files and keeping records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.
• A minimum of one year of experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Proven experience in the UC San Diego Health Sciences environment.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience with research audits.
• Knowledge of policy and procedure in the following domains: National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Office of IRB Administration (OIA), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
• MRI Safety Trained.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of MRI physics and processes
• Experience working with research bulk accounts within Velos or a similar system.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Position is fully onsite.

Annual Full Pay Range: $75,815 - $121,960 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.31 - $58.41

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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