Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Psych - 141281

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator in Psychiatry to support clinical trials in eating disorders. You will screen patients, collect data, ensure protocol compliance, and assist with safety reports and regulatory submissions.

You will work closely with physicians and therapists, attending trainings and managing study files. The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, experience with REDCap/Qualtrics, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Experience using REDCap and Qualtrics; familiarity with Velos, Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and interpreting data for eligibility and safety.
• Experience with eating disorder populations and patient interviewing for protocol management.
• Knowledge of NIH, GCP, IIPP, HRPP, IATA Shipping, Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with trial recruitment and coordinating startup activities.
• Excellent planning, organization and communication skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trials in eating disorders, including protocol management and screening.
• Assist regulatory with Human Subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports.
• Communicate with physicians and therapists; attend trainings and meetings.
• Review university research accounts, prepare invoicing and verify statements.
• Maintain accurate clinical research files and ensure protocol compliance.

Skills

Clinical research duties

Data collection and analysis

Interviews with patients

Neuropsychology knowledge

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MRI safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Velos

MS Word

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Payroll Title

CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Department

PSYCHIATRY

Hiring Pay Scale

$36.31 - $37.77 / Hour

Worksite

Chancellor Park

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

RX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141281 Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Psych

Filing Deadline

Mon 10/5/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/24/2026 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

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).

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