Updated: May 29, 2024
Location: Orange-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Cancer Center
Job Opening ID: 66218
Reports To: Asst. Director, Clinical Trials Unit
Working Title: Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator - Hybrid
Department: Cancer Center
Bargaining Unit: RX
FLSA: Exempt
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer-relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.
Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager (CRM) within the Clinical Trials Unit, the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (SCRC) supports the clinical research efforts of the Cancer Center by providing comprehensive coordination and data management for complicated Phase I-IV cancer protocols according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the cancer-related trials (Phase I-IV) for protocol specific requirements, research procedures, research chart preparation, data collection, and record keeping. Attends clinic to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with recruitment, screening, consenting, administering questionnaires, answer research patient questions, schedule appointments, etc. Serve as the liaison to sponsors, governing agencies and facilitate transmission of verbal and written communication to national cooperative oncology groups, pharmaceutical companies and other research entities as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining communication with all elements of a multi-level research network, including attending Disease Oriented Teams (DOTs) meetings, interacting with sponsoring agencies including National Cancer Institute, and compliance and regulatory groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor monitors. The incumbent is responsible, under the direction of the CRM, to provide training and guidance to other clinical research coordinators, demonstrating best practices, and provides ongoing analysis of internal processes and provides recommendations for new policies and procedures to improve overall operational efficiency and customer service. The incumbent is responsible, under the direction of the CRM, for leading and managing pre-study site selection visits (PSSVs) including liaising with all appropriate ancillary medical service units (e.g., Investigational Drug Service, Pathology, Radiology, etc.) for the conduct of the trial for the assigned disease area. In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies and external Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines for reporting to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Total Compensation:
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:
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