Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Psych - 141281

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support multicenter trials in eating disorders. You will manage protocol activities, screen patients for eligibility, collect and monitor data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across study sites.

You will collaborate with physicians and therapists, assist with budgeting, invoicing, and study account statements, and help maintain accurate trial files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
• Experience performing clinical research duties.
• Experience using REDCap and Qualtrics; knowledge of Velos, Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and linking them to patient safety.
• Demonstrated experience with eating disorder populations.
• Experience interviewing patients to determine toxicities.
• Experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data.
• Knowledge of NIH, GCP, HRPP, IATA and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with clinical trials recruitment.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience training staff on protocols and procedures.
• Experience maintaining files and records.
• Strong planning and organizational skills in a changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Experience completing case report forms.
• Ability to interact with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support protocol management for clinical trials in eating disorders.
• Screen patients for eligibility and collect data.
• Monitor patient safety and report adverse events.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents and safety reports.
• Coordinate data submission and laboratory specimen handling.
• Communicate with physicians and therapists; attend trainings and meetings.
• Assist Project Manager with reviewing university research accounts and invoicing.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Data management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MRI safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Velos

Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

Job description

DESCRIPTION

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

Responsible for supporting clinical trials involving treatment interventions in individuals with eating disorders including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human Subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with assigned physicians and therapists, including attending research related trainings and meetings. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge of psychology, neuropsychology/cognition, and 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.
• Experience using electronic data capture applications such as REDCap and Qualtrics. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such Velos, Teams, Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and experience interpreting them with study team to determine patient eligibility and safety.
• Demonstrated experience with eating disorder populations.
• Experience in patient interviewing to determine toxicities related to protocol management.
• Experience interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records.
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.
• Experience maintaining files and keeping 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience administering standardized research protocols involving collection of self-report and behavioral data, including tasks that induce anxiety.
• Experience working in eating disorders research.
• Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience with brain imaging research.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Annual TB test, flu vaccination and background check required to be in accordance with Rady Children's Hospital health requirements.
• Must be flexible and willing to work early mornings and late afternoons. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to work in several locations (e.g., Main Campus, UTC UCSD at Chancellor Park, Altman Clinical Trials Research Center, Center for fMRI, and Rady Children's Hospital).
• Must meet criteria for eligibility to participate in MRI scanning on high field strength magnets, as determined by the MR facility safety and operator training requirements.
• Must be eligible for, willing to obtain, and able to maintain independent MRI scanner operator privileges.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

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).