Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee cardiovascular medicine trials and outpatient studies. The role involves recruitment, informed consent, data collection, regulatory binder maintenance, and sponsor communications in a busy cardiovascular research setting.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate visits, and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to learn Good Clinical Practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate complex clinical research protocols with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Data management and Visit Coordination.
• Regulatory support and administration.
• Finance and analytical support.
• Administrative support.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

GCP knowledge

Data management

Regulatory submissions

IRB familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in health sciences

Tools

Word processing software

Database software

Data management systems

Job description

MED: Internal Medicine Cardiology (SAC)

The position coordinates all aspects of cardiovascular medicine clinical trials and research projects with a focus on outpatient research projects. Studies are conducted in a variety of therapeutic areas within the field of cardiovascular medicine. In this position, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) is responsible for the conduct of multiple clinical trials and research studies, including (but not limited to) recruitment, screening, enrollment (includes administering informed consent), data collection and management, study audits and monitoring visits, study closeouts, lab specimen processing, sponsor communications, and IRB and contract/budget submissions. This role is also responsible for maintaining study datasheets/case report forms and regulatory binders. The ACRC will also provide general tasks and support related to the departmental research program as required, such as attend research meetings, maintain departmental databases, etc. The ACRC must have ability and willingness to work in an intense cardiovascular setting and must be comfortable interacting with patients. This position requires excellent verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and the ability to conduct all research tasks following GCP guidelines, as well as university, state and federal policies and regulations regarding clinical research is essential. The ACRC must be willing to receive job-related training and education as necessary, which may sometimes require overnight travel.

Apply By Date

10/6/2026 by 11:59pm PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Must be completed within 90 days from the date of hire: Certification of laboratory safety training must be achieved on an annual basis. Certification of the shipment of dangerous goods is required every two years. Certification from the University of California Annual Compliance Briefing for Researchers is required.
• High School graduation or sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand rules and regulations governing clinical research including "Good Clinical Practices", federal, state, and university regulations for clinical research, and Institutional Review Board guidelines.
• Ability to comprehend and, under supervision, implement complex clinical research protocols with careful attention and strict adherence to detail and to coordinate a broad range of activities from inception to implementation within the confines of strict study protocols, University, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise discretion, initiative, and resourcefulness and make independent judgment based on sound analysis.
• Ability to organize tasks and set priorities for work assignments to achieve timely progress on multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining large volumes of records.
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn to conduct effective clinical procedures including but not limited to taking vital signs, electrocardiography, and processing of laboratory specimens.
• Ability to learn how to effectively perform IRB regulatory work, including but not limited to new study applications, annual renewals, and adverse event reports.
• Ability to quickly develop the necessary administrative, analytical, and problem-solving skills for the identification and resolution of unique and unforeseen problems in a logical, timely, and often creative manner while maintaining the integrity of study protocols and legalities defined by the University, departmental, and study policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop the necessary administrative skills to exercise judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in making decisions.
• Oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations, and instructions to, and elicit information from participants, participants' families, physicians, clinic staff, and a wide variety of health care professionals with varying levels of ability to understand.
• Ability to quickly build knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and procedures to effectively interpret and accurately collect data according to study protocol.
• Ability to perform basic accounting, calculate testing equations, and basic statistical calculations.
• Experienced and proficient in computer word-processing programs, database, and data management programs.
• Writing and printing skills to clearly and concisely document research information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in health sciences field
• Preferred prior exposure to or experience in research.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a courteous, professional, effective, and informative manner in person and on the telephone with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with faculty, community-based healthcare professionals, staff, and research participants.
• Skills to prepare correspondence, recruitment materials, manuscripts, contracts, and budgets.
• Excellent knowledge and use of grammar, punctuation, and syntax for editing and proofing to produce error-free work.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to translate into a coherent written synopsis.
• Skills to exercise integrity and discretion in all matters and to protect confidential information and/or PHI as dictated by assignment, policy, or regulation.
• Ability to understand and navigate the organizational culture of an academic/medical department in a large public university.
• Knowledge of personnel, travel, and accounting and University policies, procedures, and systems preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Data management and Visit Coordination
• 40% - Regulatory support and administration
• 5% - Finance and analytical support
• 5% - Administrative support

Department Overview

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is one of 13 divisions in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division is comprised of 41 clinical/research faculty, 17 non-faculty academics, 11 contract MSP physicians, 20 clinical fellows, 16 volunteers and/or emeritus faculty, 9 administrative office staff, 3