Clinical Research Assistant

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute provides the best scientific research, education and clinical care integrating conventional and complementary medicine and strives to transform healthcare through the practice of integrative health by conducting rigorous research, promoting evidence-based treatment modalities, educating the public on well-being practices, providing individualized, patient-centered clinical care and providing services to the community that focus on obtaining optimal health.

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager and the Director of Clinical Research Operations, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating clinical research and clinical trials in the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI). Research conducted in SSIHI includes complementary and integrative health interventions such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, meditation, yoga, tai chi as well as music based-interventions. The incumbent is also responsible for the timely and accurate collection and coordination of data submission to study sponsors ensuring quality control and leading to timely milestone payments. This includes responsibility for the collection, compilation, and transcription of research patient data and study-related information into case report forms (CRFs) and/or sponsor specific electronic data capture systems (EDC). S/he will work with the clinical research team to manage and collect accurate data and assist the Principal Investigator, team members, and study coordinators for all data management aspects of ongoing clinical research studies. The incumbent may also be responsible for maintaining communication with all elements of a multi-level research network, interacting with community partners, interacting with sponsoring agencies and compliance and regulatory groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor monitors. In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies.

The incumbent will be required to work at the UCI campus in Irvine.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and accurately read progress notes in patient charts.
• Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain files and records.
• Access to transportation to off-site research locations.
• Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others.
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly.
• Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a complex and dynamic workload.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, despite interruptions.
• Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and achieve high productivity/quality with short time frames, under rigid deadlines, and /or in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Skill in working independently, taking initiative, and following through on assignments.
• Ability to think critically, compiles data from various sources, analyze data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties.
• Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask.
• Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change.
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with clinical research.
• Knowledge with various types of human subject clinical trials i.e., National Group, Industrial, and Investigator-authored.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems, preferably OnCore.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience with human clinical trials.

Preferred:

• SoCRA or ACRP Certification.

Special Conditions:

• Some after business hours and occasional weekends.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization