#124347 PTSD Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

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 coordinating and managing PTSD clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, monitoring patient treatment, 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 disease groups, including attending weekly meetings and tumor boards. Provide direct assistance to the Project Manager in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
• 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.
• Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients.
• 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 coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience maintaining files and keeping records.
• Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria.
• Experience working with research bulk accounts.
• Experience with neuropsychological assessments, data, and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities.
• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.
• Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
• 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 interpreting medical charts and abstracting data from medical records.
• Experience in neuropsychological assessment and patient interviewing to determine participant impairment as defined by protocol management.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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