Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Benefits Eligible

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage a portfolio of psychiatry/behavioral research studies within the IMPACT Lab. You will work with the PI, staff, sponsors and IRBs to ensure compliance and successful execution of protocols.

The role covers start-up, participant recruitment, conducting visits, data collection and study close-out, requiring strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as psychology, neuroscience, health science, nursing, public health or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of clinical research studies within the Department of Psychiatry.
• Engage with PI, sub-investigators, staff, sponsors, CROs, IRBs and participants to ensure trials comply with protocols and regulations.
• Support study start-up, recruitment, data collection, regulatory compliance and study close-out.

Skills

Recruitment

IRB compliance

GCP

Data collection

Communication

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related field experience

Tools

REDCap

SPSS

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

• Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals

Job Summary

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This 100% position is for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) of the Innovating in Mood and Substance Use Disorders Personalized and Accelerated CNS Therapeutics (IMPACT) Lab and Mood Disorders Research Program directed by Dr. Manpreet Singh at the UC Davis Medical Center.

The CRC will engage with all aspects of research, including study start-up, participant recruitment and retention, conducting study visits, data collection, regulatory compliance, and study close-out.

The IMPACT Lab conducts clinical and translational research related to neurobiological markers of major mood disorders and their treatments in children, adolescents, and young adults. Research involves longitudinal clinical, cognitive, behavioral, EEG and MRI assessments and preclinical and clinical assays aimed to investigate neurodevelopmental mechanisms and risk and resilience factors for lifelong mood disorders. The lab aims to intervene as early as possible in order to prevent the development of disease-related deficits and treatment-related side effects for patients with mood and related disorders.

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies within the Department of Psychiatry. This position works closely with the principal investigator, sub-investigators, research staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), institutional review boards (IRBs), and study participants to ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal and state regulations, and institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as psychology, neuroscience, health Science, nursing, public health or a related discipline; equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience working on sponsored clinical trials and/or Pl-initiated clinical trials.
• Experience recruiting clinical study participants.
• Experience measuring & recording vital signs, and anthropometric measurements.
• Experience processing blood & serum samples and preparing laboratory slides.
• Demonstrated successful performance in a high-intensity, collaborative work environment required.
• Experience with clinical research regulations, GCP, IRB requirements, and informed consent processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple clinical research studies or complex clinical trials (preferably in Psychiatry)
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external research partners.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and federal and state regulations governing the participation of human subjects in biomedical research
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills to effectively supervise, train, and work with other research and administrative support staff.
• Current knowledge of IRB issues and guidelines, elements of informed consent, FDA Codes, and Regulatory Issues.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with patients and families with serious mood or psychiatric conditions (i.e., recruiting, conducting phone intakes, coordinating and scheduling clinical research appointments).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to effectively work with physicians and other health care professionals, patients and families, and research and administrative support staff
• Proficiency to effectively use personal computer and software such as Word, Excel, and various industry-oriented Electronic Data Capture programs to collect and organize data (i.e., experience with Microsoft Access, REDCap, and SPSS). Accurate and precise writing, printing, and typing skills.
• Ability to use analytical and problem-solving skills for the identification and resolution of problems in a logical, timely, and resourceful manner while maintaining the integrity of protocols and legalities defined by the University, department, and study policies and procedures
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of clinical trial operations and study coordination
• Skills in participant recruitment, engagement, and retention
• Knowledge and skills in clinical research data management and quality control
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multiple psychiatric clinical research studies or complex clinical trials
• Demonstrated formal or experiential training in research coordination (e.g. UC Davis Clinical Research Coordinator Foundations Training Program)
• Experience recruiting psychiatric clinical study participants.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical trial operations and study coordination

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Research Coordination
• 20% - Site and Study Management
• 10% - Data Management and Informatics
• 5% - Training and Communication
• 5% - Contributes to but is not responsible for leading the following:

Department Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis is committed to promoting world class mental health services that help patients and families live their lives more fully. Our four key mission areas — patient care, training and education, research and community engagement — actively support this commitment.

Our faculty and trainees provide mental health services at multiple locations throughout the greater Sacramento area and a number of our faculty conduct research at sites throughout Northern California. We offer three accredited psychiatry residency training programs and support several fellowships.

Department Specific Job Scope

The CRC will be responsible for supporting the PI in the execution of clinical trials and other research projects generated by the group, independently manage participant recruitment and eligibility determinations, manage study conduct, data collection and organization; independently manage multiple IRB protocols; support communications with various agendas and ensure compliance with requirements. The incumbent will independently coordinate and manage the overall administration and outcome of one or more clinical research studies. The incumbent will utilize independent judgment to prioritize tasks and respond to the needs of sponsors and regulatory boards, and effectively communicate in person, by telephone and in writing. They will be expected to plan, organize, evaluate situations, make decisions, adjust priorities, sometimes work independently and, respond with flexibility to requests for assistance in problem solving.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $36.35-$58.45
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 101
• UC Job Title: CLIN RSCH CRD
• UC Job Code: 009335
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8-5; M-F
• Location: Behavioral Health Center (HSP048)
• Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours