Research Coordinator, Neurosciences - 141761

University of California San Diego; California; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Research Coordinator in Neurosciences to support the Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence. You will coordinate clinical research activities, recruit and screen subjects, obtain consent, and schedule visits and exams, while maintaining regulatory files and data management.

The role requires knowledge of FDA regulations, HIPAA, and GCP, plus experience with IRB submissions and communication with patients and families affected by neurological diseases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a biological sciences field.
• Experience coordinating clinical research with patient interactions.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, HIPAA, CFR and GCP guidelines.
• Experience with ethical conduct and human subject protections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research management, including recruitment, eligibility screening, consent, and enrollment.
• Schedule visits, conduct assessments, manage data and regulatory files.
• Prepare abstracts, manuscripts and analyses; assist with publications.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and collaboration with HD COE team.
• Develop reports and documentation for IRB submissions.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication with patients

Independent work

IRB submissions

MMSE/MoCA/SDM testing

Data management

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IVRS systems

Job description

• Payroll Title: SRA 1
• Department: NEUROSCIENCES
• Hiring Pay Scale: $30.12 - $52.75 / Hour
• Worksite: East Campus (La Jolla)
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Union: RX Contract
• Total Openings: 2
• Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#141761 Research Coordinator, Neurosciences

Filing Deadline: Tue 10/20/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/9/2026 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.

Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the SRA 1 or SRA 2 NEX level.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Director of the UCSD Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence (HD COE), this position will coordinate and assist with clinical research management (including all operational components such as subject recruitment, eligibility screening, patient consenting and enrollment, scheduling visits and exams, conducting subject visits and assessments, managing electronic data and documents, and maintaining regulatory files). Coordinates and helps facilitate data entry, research analyses, in addition to preparation of abstracts and manuscripts. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Theoretical knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology and concepts, and/or biological science that is generally acquired through a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of clinical trial methodologies and general clinical research data collection methods. Experience working as a study coordinator in a clinical research environment that interacts with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Experience working with individuals affected by neurological diseases, especially Huntington's disease. Demonstrated performance in communicating effectively, and interacting sensitively and professionally with this population.
• Significant knowledge of FDA regulations, OPRP, HRPP, and HIPAA policies and procedures to interpret policy. Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Good Clinical Practice guidelines and other regulations for the conduct of clinical research.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with laboratory procedures and reported values. Demonstrated ability to use findings to determine patient eligibility during recruitment and progress during study, identify potential abnormalities, and follow reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working with medical charts and abstracting pertinent data from medical records throughout the community.
• Demonstrated knowledge working with clinical trials research activities, regulatory compliance, guidelines related to informed consent, ethical conduct, and protection of human subjects as well as comprehending complex research protocols. Demonstrated ability to work independently, make appropriate determinations, and show resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated proficiency certification for commonly used assessment tools including but not limited to the MMSE, MoCA, SDM, HVLT-r, CDR-SB, FAS.
• Knowledge of investigational drug authorization criteria. Experience working with IVRS systems to log and dispense study medication.
• Knowledge of subject compliance/adherence issues and experience solving related problems.
• Demonstrated experience preparing research studies for IRB review including new project submissions, requested revisions, amendments and project renewals.
• Demonstrated ability preparing financial status reports related to study activities.
• Experience creating and producing materials such as newsletters; instructional, informative, and procedural documents; and web-based publications.
• Experience handling of biological fluids and universal biohazardous materials precautions. Working knowledge of shipping of biological materials, and EH&S policies and procedures for hazardous materials and laboratory safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work in a team framework in conjunction with principles of community and to relate professionally and collaboratively with others. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and an appropriate clinical demeanor toward a wide variety of study participants and health care professionals.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and to handle problems, propose solutions, and implement them.
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet browsers. Proficient in utilizing such software programs to develop reports, presentations, and documents related to various projects and tasks. Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Blood drawing - Certification in phlebotomy and experience working with patients. Demonstrated ability to perform phlebotomy.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $62,891 - $75,022 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.12 - $35.93

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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