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Full-Time
Research Coordinator 1
Posted on 11/1/2025
Deadline 12/1/25
University of Southern California
Compensation Overview
$31 - $36/hr
+ Bonus + Commissions
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2) |
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Requirements
- A strong medical background and an interest in clinical research is required for this position.
- Bachelor's degree is required; combined experience/education may substitute minimum education.
- Minimum one year of experience is required.
- Minimum field of expertise is administrative or research experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills are required.
- The ability to multi-task and prioritize is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently is required.
Responsibilities
- Review in-house protocols prior to Clinical Investigation Committee approval, assessing necessity and feasibility of required study tests, patient compliance, dose modification, and drug toxicities; may assist with budgeting time/effort for setup.
- Ensure that studies are conducted as written to adequately answer scientific questions.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of protocol deviations and violations.
- Participate in National Cancer Institute, Food and Drug Administration, and pharmaceutical audits; be knowledgeable of their regulations, especially reporting of Serious Adverse Events; enter SAE into iStar for IRB reporting; notify Data Managers promptly of SAE occurrences.
- Interact with monitors and auditors from sponsoring pharmaceutical companies.
- Determine patient eligibility; schedule necessary tests; obtain written informed consent using the correct version; calculate drug dose based on Body Surface Area; perform dose modifications as needed based on toxicity.
- Ensure correct date for return clinic appointments or hospital admissions; schedule or ensure required follow-up tests and procedures; coordinate with outside facilities as needed to ensure protocol adherence; obtain treatment records and outside laboratory results; ensure study toxicities are recorded correctly; report Serious Adverse Events within FDA 24-hour guidelines; may perform data management and CRF completion; follow Clinical Investigation Site obligations and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Discuss patient eligibility questions and patient concerns with physicians; act as liaison between patient and physician for medical problems; notify physician of Serious Adverse Events and keep them updated on patient problems; discuss toxicities and potential protocol revisions; ensure tumor measurements are obtained and physician signs Tumor Flow Sheet; generate data for ongoing study evaluation when requested.
- Screen potential protocol patients; coordinate pre-study evaluations and determine final trial eligibility; follow up with patients regarding questions about the study and toxicities; assess psychosocial needs to ensure patient compliance; conduct pre-study assessment for baseline toxicity; educate patients on possible toxicities and instruct to call with questions; serve as initial contact person for patient problems and triage calls; see patient at each visit for ongoing toxicity assessment and ensure treating physician countersigns Toxicity Assessment Form; modify drug dose as necessary; perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree; combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education is preferred.
- Two years of experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical environment and terminology is preferred.
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