Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - 135591

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,041 - 57,445; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate clinical trials, manage protocol compliance, and perform patient recruitment and phlebotomy. The ideal candidate must be a certified phlebotomist and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in clinical research and familiarity with NIH guidelines are preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and is located in La Jolla, CA.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I by the State of California.
• Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Experience performing clinical research duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials including protocol management.
• Screening for patient eligibility and data collection.
• Communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups.

Skills

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Knowledge of NIH guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

REDCap

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - 135591

Biomedical Informatics is an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of biology, medicine, and quantitative sciences. The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) leads multiple biomedical research projects focused on the integration, analysis, and sharing of biomedical and health care data, with a complex computational infrastructure for privacy-preserving data access and analysis.

Location: La Jolla, CA

Department: MEDICINE/Biomedical Informatics

Job Type: Career, 100% appointment

Pay Range: $31.97 - $41.70 / Hour

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

Openings: 1

Initial Review Date: Mon 6/30/2025

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including:

• Screening for patient eligibility
• Data collection and analysis
• Ensuring protocol compliance
• Adverse drug reaction reports, laboratory and specimen submission
• Maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files
• Assist regulatory with Human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports
• Communicate with assigned physicians and disease groups; attend weekly meetings
• Review and verify university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing (with Project Manager)
• Recruit, consent, and perform venipuncture/phlebotomy on patients

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) by the State of California. Phlebotomy training, certification, and experience, with demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture/phlebotomy on patients with difficult venous accessibility.
• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as REDCap, Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of NIH, GCP, IIPP, HRPP, IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with diverse populations; strong phone etiquette for recruitment calls.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records; recruitment, engagement and retention of study participants.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities and providing in-service training to research personnel.
• Experience maintaining files and records; data collection via hard copy and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and interpreting results for eligibility and toxicities.
• Experience with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of medical imaging and diagnostic procedures.
• Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria.

Special Conditions

• Phlebotomist certification required. Spanish speaking preferred.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Must hold a valid California driver’s license and be willing to travel; may drive own vehicle or commute to UCSD locations.
• Maintain auto insurance as required by UCSD.

Pay Transparency: Annual Full Pay Range: $66,753 - $107,407 (prorated if appointment <100%). Hourly Equivalent: $31.97 - $51.44.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status. UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of multiple schools and departments. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

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