Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - 141974
Payroll Title:
CLIN RSCH CRD AST Department:
PEDIATRICS Hiring Pay Scale
$36.31 - $58.41 / Hour Worksite:
Torrey Pines Center North Appointment Type:
Limited Appointment Appointment Percent:
25% Union:
RX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#141974 Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Filing Deadline: Wed 11/18/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This position is a contract/limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
Reassignment Applicants : Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
The Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research in the Department of Pediatrics conducts various behavioral-therapy studies aiming to decrease obesity and overeating in children, adolescents, and adults. The Center also conducts community programs and provides clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults referred from the Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology division and other organizations.
POSITION OVERVIEWUnder direct supervision, responsible for screening for participant eligibility, data collection and entry, ensuring protocol compliance, monitoring patient treatment, providing intervention and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human Subjects safety reports. Directly communicate with PIs, COIs, Project Directors, and other research staff on a regular basis, including attending weekly meetings and completion of required trainings. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Theoretical knowledge of social sciences, psychology, clinical sciences, nutrition, or public health.
- Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
- Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word.
- Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.
- Excellent 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.
- Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct language and accurate typing) to interact with a diverse population. Excellent phone etiquette skills.
- Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non-professional staff and clients.
- Excellent 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP).
- Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
- Spanish/English bilingual strongly preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Evenings (up to 3 nights/week) will be required.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $75,815 - $121,960 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $36.31 - $58.41
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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