Research Coordinator IApply (https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-Angeles-CA---Health-Sciences-Campus/Research-Coordinator-I_REQ20144917/apply) Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, California

　　The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Research Coordinator I to join its team. The Research Coordinator I will work as a team with an existing Research Coordinator within the department on a number of industry and non-industry sponsored ophthalmology clinical trials, as well as other clinical research projects.

　　Job Summary:

　　Assists investigators/physicians or other staff with research studies in subject recruitment, data collection, scheduling of study-related activities including transportation as well as overnight arrangements and follow-up of enrolled subjects.

　　Job Accountabilities include:

　　Position needed to support the Clinical Trials Division with the USC Department of Ophthalmology / USC Roski Eye Institute:

　　Assists with organizing and scheduling assessments/tests/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol compliance. Communicates with study team personnel to ensure study procedures are followed and research is performed as described in protocol. Serves as contact for subjects, study personnel, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and study sponsor.

　　Participates in assessing patient eligibility. Assists in coordinating study participant activities including recruitment, screening, orientation and correspondence. Schedules subject appointments, tests, and procedures coordinating with external providers as needed. Produces reports and other materials, as directed.

　　Assists with data collection for research studies following established data collection and management procedures. Collects, records, enters and prepares data for analysis. Performs preliminary study analysis under the direction of the Principal Investigator or senior coordinators. Collects pertinent information from study participants through interviews, administration of tests or surveys or questionnaires, medical records review, or other collection procedures.

　　Maintains accurate, complete and timely records, including source documents, consent forms, case report forms, protocol documents, and regulatory documents, as required by sponsor and institutional guidelines.

　　Assists in organization and preparation of grant proposals. Gathers documentation such as annual reports and detailed budgets for inclusion in proposal. Assists investigators in developing research proposals. Interfaces with funding and regulatory agencies to exchange information.

　　Assists with submission of timely, accurate, and complete study continuing review, amendments, and reportable events to IRB.

　　Ensures consent process is performed and documented in compliance with FDA, GCP, IRB, HIPAA, SOPs, sponsor and institutional regulations and policies.

　　Provides ongoing education to study subjects about clinical trials and provides significant new information that may affect a subject’s willingness to participate in a study, when needed. Evaluates subject compliance and promotes compliance through education.

　　Collaborates with pharmacist or materials management personnel to maintain accurate accountability of investigational products and specimens.

　　Assists by arranging and attending meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts. Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge about clinical trials and regulations. Remains current with federal, state, and institutional regulations and best practices.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree

　　Preferred Experience: 1-2 years

　　Preferred Field of Expertise: Staff education and orientation experience. Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).

　　Applicant Attachments (Required): Application/Resume

　　Applicant Attachments (Optional): Cover Letter

　　The hourly rate range for this position is $ 30.62 - $ 35.56 . When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

　　Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

　　REQ20144917 Posted Date: 01/21/2024