The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

Reporting directly to the Translational Project and Lab Manager, the Translational Research Coordinator I supports the clinical research efforts of the MCC by providing comprehensive coordination and data management for a portfolio of translational research protocols.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating translational research protocols, including recruitment, consenting, research chart preparation, data collection and record-keeping, and ensuring all protocol requirements are met. Assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Assist in ensuring the quality of the medical and clinical research data. Assist in providing guidance to investigators. Provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials. Assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts. Under direct supervision, create original documents and policies for assigned disease teams. Work closely with federal and state regulatory officials.

• Theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in social science, biological sciences, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated advanced organizational and project management skills (preferably in an academic setting), including the ability to work independently, determine priorities, complete multiple projects accurately, efficiently, and with a high level of attention to detail while working with conflicting deadlines.

• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.

• Experience handling, transporting, and/or processing biospecimens such as blood, tissue, and urine.

• Experience in research protocol start-up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures. Experience in clinical trials research including budget negotiations and invoicing per clinical trial agreement.

• Excellent written skills and knowledge of the English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage. Ability to compose, edit, and finalize correspondence.

• Interpersonal skills with strong, demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Possess skills of tact, poise, diplomacy, confidentiality, and flexibility. Ability and willingness to work independently and/or in a team framework in conjunction with principles of community and with a diverse population of staff, faculty, and members of the community.

• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a rapidly changing, time-pressured environment. Independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change.

• Working knowledge of investigational protocols (data management, query resolution, protocol design and protocol implementation). Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.

• Knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Experience in clinical trials research.

• Demonstrated experience in research protocol procedures, design, monitoring, Human Subject Rights, and informed consent procedures.

• Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities.

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience conducting searches on the internet.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator.

• Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.

• Enthusiasm for learning and a genuine interest in scientific research. Willingness and ability to learn new skills, research methods, and scientific principles.

• Theoretical knowledge of oncology clinical research trials.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to UCSD Health ancillary sites.

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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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