Job Description
T he Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) works independently to provide day-to-day coordination of research activities for assigned studies u nder the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. The CRC will recruit and screen study participants, conduct study visits, oversee data collection and data quality assurance, lead training, conduct blood draws, and oversee all specimen-related activities of assigned studies.This is a fulltime, career position located on the UC Davis Medical Center campus in Sacramento.
Apply By Date : November 29, at 11:59 PM Minimum Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload their license, certification, and educational degree/diploma if required for the position - Must have a HS diploma and sufficient experience / demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities
- Must have a CA Phlebotomy Certificate (CPT I)
- Must have an IRB and HIPAA certification within 12 months of start date
- Demonstrated recent experience in the execution of human research protocols
- Demonstrated recent experience in phlebotomy, administering transient elastography (FibroScan) and bioelectronic impedance testing, or willing to be trained
- Demonstrated experience tracking participants in electronic databases
- Knowledge of IRB Administration policies and procedures and HIPAA regulations and ability to monitor compliance by co-workers, interns, and/or students
- Excellent organizational skills to schedule and coordinate between 10-15 study visits each month
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate with patients with sensitivity
- Ability to foster and maintain good morale among team members
- Knowledge and skill to establish appropriate work standards to achieve the highest productivity
- Demonstrated knowledge of the study objectives, procedures, and policies
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive and cooperative attitude even during unexpected schedule or priority changes and retain interpersonal effectiveness
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to handle biohazard samples
- Computer skill and experience with database programs for the effective management of research data
- Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision, following study protocol
- Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments based on the needs of the research team and the research participants, seeking input from the PI and managers when needed
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in P ublic H ealth or a S cience related field OR equivalent experience, education, and training
Key Responsibilities - 55% - Recruit participants, conduct study visits
- 20% - Specimen Management
- 15% - Data Collection/Quality Assurance
- 10% - Phlebotomy
Department Overview The Department of Public Health Sciences is a large academic research department in the UC Davis School of Medicine. Our mission is to improve the health of people through large scale regional, national and international population-based approaches by carrying out epidemiologic, biomedical, and informatics research, educational programs, public service and policy development. The PI's research program includes multi-disciplinary studies that prioritizes identification of risk and protective factors, evaluation of preventive interventions, and strategies for early detection of cancer. Our approach involves multi-center longitudinal cohort studies, case-control studies, and clinical trials. Our team interfaces with a diverse array of research participants, including healthy volunteers, people at risk for cancer, and cancer patients.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $ 32.01 - $ 51.48
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 101
- UC Job Title: CLIN RSCH CRD
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 % Full-time
- Shift Hours: ( M-F ) 8am - 5pm (08 hours)
- Location: Administrative Support Bldg , Sacramento, CA
- Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
- THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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•High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
•UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
•Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
•Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
•Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
•Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
•Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
•WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
•On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
•Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
•Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
•UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands - Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment - Must be comfortable h andling human specimens including blood, urine, saliva, and stool
- Must be able to work o vertime and evening or weekend shifts as required to meet the needs of the study
- Must be flexible and available to work evening and weekend hours according to appointment scheduling needs
- Must be able to travel to and from lab & office locations in the Sacramento/Davis areas as needed/required by the Department
- Must be able to travel to collect participant samples at various sites as needed/required by the Department
Special Requirements - This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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