Job description
The Department of Surgery encompasses a wide variety of surgical specialties. These include bariatric surgery, burn surgery, colorectal surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, endocrine surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, transplant surgery, trauma, acute care and surgical critical care surgery, vascular surgery, and oncologic surgery. The Department’s extensive surgical expertise, in combination with ongoing teaching and research activities, provide ample resources and advanced surgical techniques for patient care.
Job Summary
Final Filing Date
05/13/2023
Salary Range
$30.03 - $48.29
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
8 hours
Location
North Addition Building
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
The Clinical Research Coordinator position will coordinate several clinical research projects for the Department of Surgery. This individual will work under the general supervision of the Vascular Surgery Faculty and provides clinical research support to multiple PIs within the Division of Vascular Surgery.
Duties include coordinating clinical research projects, facilitate recruitment and screening, ensure subject follow-up to maintain adherence with study timelines and protocols; collect, document, and enter study data. This includes study start up and close out procedures, assistance with financial aspects of clinical trials, FDA documents, HIPAA compliance, source documents and CRFs.
This individual will also be responsible for IRB preparation and submission, REDCap database development and management, interfacing with diverse populations and across varied disciplines and health professionals while also maintaining patient confidentiality and following good clinical practice, These efforts include study start up and close out procedures, assistance with financial aspects of clinical trials, FDA documents, HIPAA compliance, source documents and CRFs, scheduling of study visits, laboratory specimen processing and shipping, and facilitating monitoring visits, etc.
Required Qualifications
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All research personnel conducting human subjects research under the auspices of UC Davis must be certified via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program.
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Certification from the University of California Annual Compliance Briefing for Researchers.
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Experience in independently organizing tasks and set priorities for work assignments to achieve timely progress on multiple tasks simultaneously, to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
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Experience exercising integrity and discretion in all matters and to protect confidential information and/or protected health information as dictated by assignment, policy or regulation.
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1-2 years prior experience as a Research Coordinator;
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Prior experience working on prospective and retrospective studies and industry sponsored studies.
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Thorough knowledge and understanding of “Good Clinical Practices” for clinical research.
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Excellent skills to exercise discretion, initiative and resourcefulness and make independent judgments based on sound analysis.
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Advanced level organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining large volumes of records.
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Administrative skills and ability to exercise judgment, initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and to elicit information from participants, participant’s families, physicians, clinic staff and a wide variety of health care professionals with varying levels of ability to understand.
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Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and procedures to effectively interpret and accurately compile data according to study protocol.
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Excellent mathematical calculation to perform basic accounting skills, calculate testing equations and perform statistical calculations.
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Advanced level computer skills for word-processing programs, database programs, and data management.
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Excellent writing and printing skills to clearly document research data onto forms and to prepare other IRB (or similar) documentation.
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Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a courteous, professional, effective, and informative manner in person and on the telephone with a wide variety of people.
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Excellent skills in maintaining good working relationships with faculty, community-based healthcare professionals, staff, and research participants.
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Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
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Completion of the UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center’s Clinical Research Training Program.
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Experience to independently comprehend and implement complex clinical research protocols, with careful attention and strict adherence to detail.
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Experience coordinating a broad range of activities from inception to implementation within the confines of strict study protocols, University (or similar) and policies and procedures.
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Advance level understanding the organizational culture of an academic/medical department in a large public university (or similar).
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Advanced level knowledge and understanding of federal, state and university (or similar) regulations for clinical research under Investigational New Drug and Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines (or similar).
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Expertise using analytical and problem-solving skills for the identification and resolution of unique and unforeseen problems in a logical, timely, and often creative manner while maintaining the integrity of study protocols and legalities defined by the University (or similar) policies and procedures.
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Advance level skills preparing correspondence, recruitment materials, manuscripts, contracts and budgets.
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Excellent and advance knowledge use of grammar, punctuation and syntax for editing and proofing to produce error-free work.
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Excellent skills to communicate in writing using clear, expository prose.
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Excellent listening skills and intermediate to advance level skills to translate into a coherent written synopsis.
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Knowledge of personnel, travel, accounting and University policies, procedures, and systems.
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College-level knowledge of human anatomy.
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College-level knowledge of medical terminology.
Special Requirements
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Certification of laboratory safety training must be achieved on an annual basis.
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Certification for the shipment of dangerous goods is required every two years.
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California Driver’s License Required.
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Occasional overnight travel and overtime or on-call as required.
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This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
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The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.
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