This is a UC San Diego internal recruitment open to UCSD staff only.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/19/19 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/22/19. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine conducts research studies which study Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in adult patients as well as a variety of other studies. The Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network (NASHCRN) is a multi-center study funded by NIH and is sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to focus on the etiology, contributing factors, natural history, complications, and therapy of NASH and NAFLD. UCSD is one of eight sites nationwide associated with this study.

The Clinical Trials Coordinator will support the clinical research efforts in Gastroenterology; specifically non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Will establish processes, develop procedures, provide all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, recruitment, enrollment and scheduling of research subjects, data collection and analysis, conducting research visits according to protocol, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, and laboratory and specimen submission.

Responsible for maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files, transcription of data from source documents to case report forms, data entry into a web based system; ensuring that study requirements for data collection, storage and retrieval are met. Will provide assistance with quality assurance which includes but is not limited to audits and edits. Will assist with human subjects submissions, develop and monitor budgets, invoice vendors, and provide information and education to study participants and staff regarding liver disease.

This position is also responsible for facilities management including coordination with outside vendors and inventory control, and will serve as the laboratory safety manager.

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, or related field typically acquired through formal education at the collegiate level; and/or comparable education and experience.

• Experience in working on NIH funded clinical trials and experience with research protocol in order to screen patients for eligibility and initiate treatment plan.

• Demonstrated experience administering assessment tests and questionnaires.

• Proven experience in performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.

• Demonstrated experience in abstracting data from medical records.

• Thorough knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.

• Proven experience with laboratory equipment, including proper use of centrifuge, balances, sterile technique, urine and blood processing.

• Thorough knowledge of FDA policies regulating clinical trials.

• Thorough knowledge of investigational drug authorization criteria.

• Demonstrated experience working with clinical trial budgets and monitoring study expenses.

• Proficiency using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with various individuals effectively and cooperatively.

• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.

• Demonstrated knowledge of EH&S principles and practices.

Certification as a clinical research associate or coordinator.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to travel to different locations with the possibility of national travel 2 or 3 times per year.