The Department of Anesthesiology employs over 200 Academic and Staff personnel and has an annual operating budget of $83 million in annualized resources (School of Medicine and Clinical Practice Organization (CPO) between Practice Plan revenues, VA Medical Center funding, Hospital and Medical Group funding, UC Foundation, Research sources and School of Medicine funds. There are over 85 Clinical faculty, 20 Ph.D. faculty, 8 Post-Doctoral Scholars, 42 Residents, 8 Senior Clinical Fellows, 33 Certified Nurse Anesthetists, 1 Physician Assistant and five collective bargaining units represented. The Department provides Clinical Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Services in Hillcrest, Thornton Hospital, Shiley Eye Center, Rady Children's Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center and the VA Medical Center. The Department operates a Pain Clinic at Perlman. The Department's research programs include bench and clinical research programs located at the VA Medical Center, Medical Teaching Facility, Clinical Teaching Facility, Hillcrest, Thornton, Sanford Consortium of Regenerative Medicine facilities and the Altman CTRI.

Under supervision of Clinical Research Manager, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will be assigned to coordinate multiple federally funded and industry sponsored research studies involving human subjects that are being conducted in the CTRI and at other locations. Assist with initiation, implementation and management of clinical trials. Ensure compliance with goals and objectives of research protocols and with state and federal regulatory guidelines. Duties include but not limited to: interpreting research protocols; recruiting subjects; screening for eligibility including obtaining vital signs, ECGs, height and weight; monitoring and timely reporting of adverse events; toxicities and protocol deviations; scheduling subjects' visits; coordinating clinical, laboratory and data activities; processing and submitting laboratory specimens; collecting and entering research data; maintaining accurate and complete clinical research files and patient medical charts. Update study and patient records in the University approved Clinical Trial Management System (VELOS) on a consistent basis. Working directly with Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), submitting new protocol applications, amendments, safety reports and annual renewals, as needed. Act as liaison between Clinical Research Manager, Principal Investigator, the HRPP and study sponsors. Other duties assigned as needed.

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences and/or Bachelor's degree, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge and experience of the clinical research setting, including protocols, principles, and standards. Demonstrated experience planning and performing clinical research studies.

• Ability to maintain subjects' confidentiality.

• Skills in administering study related questionnaires and assessments.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to communicate to supervisor, PI and research team study progress and accept constructive advice and suggestions.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals, including physicians, other health care professionals and research subjects.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe and synthesize clinical data while paying conscientious attention to details. Experience completing clinical trial forms via hard copy and/or online.

• Ability to understand and learn study procedures from protocols. Ability to problem-solve.

• Demonstrated ability to work with different clinical protocols concurrently.

• Experience with interpreting laboratory values to determine subject's eligibility and potential toxicities.

• Ability to understand and interpret complex research protocols in order to screen patients for eligibility, initiate study plan, collect data, evaluated for adverse events and protocol deviations.

• Knowledge in interpreting medical charts and extracting accurate data from medical records.

• Experience with handling laboratory samples and knowledge of shipping procedures.

• Knowledge of Human Subjects Protection requirements.

• Computer experience including Microsoft Office, database management and email skills.

• Must have current CPR certificate or ability to attain within 2 months of hire date.

• Certification as a clinical research associate or coordinator.

• Experience performing venipuncture and California Venipuncture license. Acquired within 6 months of hire.

• Fluent in Spanish.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to travel to different locations and work at different clinical sites.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Willing to work evenings and weekends if needed.

• Must be willing to work with human samples, including blood, urine, tissue specimens, saliva, etc.if needed.

• Must have negative TB test prior to hire date.