Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant / Clinical Research Coordinator

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento, CA seeks an assistant clinical research coordinator or clinical research coordinator to manage day-to-day clinical trials in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Responsibilities include data management, regulatory administration, and coordination of study activities. On-call duties are required.

The role emphasizes independent work with general direction and adherence to regulatory requirements under UC Davis Health policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly develop functional understanding of pulmonary and critical care medicine as applied to clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical research trials regulations (FDA and OHRP) and local policies.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and scheduling modules.
• Ability to learn regulatory changes and assess their impact on internal processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for large volumes of records.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of clinical trials with emphasis on data management and regulatory administration.
• Coordinate and follow through in the administration and outcome of clinical studies.
• On-call activities related to clinical research coordination.

Job description

Job Summary

This position will act as one of the assistant clinical research coordinator or clinical research coordinators for research projects in the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division’s Clinical Research Unit. The primary responsibilities of this position will involve day-to-day management of clinical trials in areas of data management and regulatory administration relating to new and ongoing clinical research in the department. The position requires the use of skills to independently or, with general direction, coordinate and follow through in the overall administration and outcome of clinical studies. The clinical research coordinator will have responsibility for on-call activities. #CA-B

Job Summary

This position will act as one of the assistant clinical research coordinator or clinical research coordinators for research projects in the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division’s Clinical Research Unit. The primary responsibilities of this position will involve day-to-day management of clinical trials in areas of data management and regulatory administration relating to new and ongoing clinical research in the department. The position requires the use of skills to independently or, with general direction, coordinate and follow through in the overall administration and outcome of clinical studies. The clinical research coordinator will have responsibility for on-call activities. #CA-B

Apply By Date

10/2/2026 by 11:59pm

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

Ast CRC

• Ability to quickly develop functional understanding of the field of study (pulmonary and critical care medicine) as applied to clinical research as well as relevant research and administrative protocols and workflows.
• Ability to quickly develop functional understanding of clinical research trials regulations and policies (including but not limited to local research policies and standard operating procedures, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is essential.
• Ability to quickly develop functional understanding of basic anatomy, medical terminology, local systems such as electronic medical records including scheduling modules
• Ability to quickly learn and interpret federal, local, and institutional regulatory changes and decide how they will impact internal processes.
• Administrative skills and ability to exercise good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions.
• Display organizational skills and attention to detail so that large volumes of records can be accurately maintained and workload priorities can be determined in an appropriate way to accomplish a task or goal. Ability to multi task and proactively communicate status of work.
• Analytical skills to evaluate information, practices, and procedures, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and make recommendations for effective solutions.
• Possess mathematical abilities to perform calculations involving accounting, physiological calculations (e.g. body surface area, etc.), basic statistics, and drug dosage calculations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in a diverse workforce
• Demonstrate oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for effective, positive and congenial interactions and correspondence with the general public, co-workers, physicians, patients, caregivers, clinic staff, and other health care professionals.
• Self-directed and able to work independently, meeting the scope of the program with general supervision and with frequent changes in priorities and deadlines Organizational skills in setting priorities, following through on assigned tasks and adhering to deadlines in a timely manner.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to accurately maintain large volumes of records and prioritize workload efficiently. Ability to multi-task and proactively communicate work status.
• Ability to work occasional overtime as work demands.
• Ability to work effectively in a wide range of environments, from private and quiet, to fast-paced and noisy.
• Ability to travel on occasion for training and educational purposes and to attend meetings including those regarding multi-center studies.

CRC: all the above requirements and the below

• All Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) must obtain and maintain current certifications and training as required by UC Davis Health (UCDH), federal regulations (CFR), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and other applicable laws within 90 days of hire. These include, but are not limited to, human subjects research certification, laboratory safety training, compliance briefings, and certifications for handling and shipping biological specimens. Employees are responsible for ensuring all required certifications remain up to date in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• High school graduation, GED or equivalent work experience