University of California, Irvine·Irvine, California
The Clinical Research Coordinator supports multiple research projects and national clinical trials through project management, timeline tracking, and site outreach. Key duties include data collection, IRB submission support, and performing field activities such as specimen collection and chart reviews.
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S.
News & World Report.
The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.
Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Excellence in Infectious Disease Research, Training & Care
As scientists, clinicians and educators, we are dedicated to excellence in all areas of infectious disease medicine. With the goal of advancing patient care and treatment options, the division trains expert scientists and clinicians, recruits and retains outstanding faculty, and is at the forefront of medical and healthcare research.
Your Role on the Team
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Program Manager, the Clinical Research Coordinator supports the efforts of several research projects, including regional projects and national clinical trials with the opportunity to interface with local and national level leaders in medicine and public health.
Key responsibilities include performing on going needs to project management duties, including organizing implementation plans and managing timelines and workflow to keep the project moving smoothly. This includes meeting coordination, direct study site outreach, , creating training and educational documents, assist in developing and completing data collection tools, protocol management, recruitment and/or developing protocol scripts, surveys, and preparatory documents.
Meeting coordination includes organizing multiple team member schedules, developing agendas, and content for steering committee meetings. Site outreach activities include drafting and preparing emails to participating facilities, responding to site questions by email and/or by phone, preparing presentations and other educational materials for investigators. Additional responsibilities include data entry and creation of figures and graphs, and providing IRB support for drafts, submissions, modifications and progress reports. Duties will include interfacing with collaborators at participating sites.
Support of project activities may include travel to ensure accurate conduct and progress during various stages of the project.
This position will also include field support as needed.
This may include specimen collection and chart reviews/redaction.
Position require travel in personal car throughout Orange County and Southern Los Angeles County as needed per project.
All vaccines and health screening required for employees who have presence in hospitals and patient areas will be required, including, but not limited to influenza, TDap, chicken pox, MMR, TB, and hepatitis & COVID.
What It Takes to be Successful
Clear and professional communication skills; verbal and written Experience in MS PowerPoint Experience in MS Access Conducts research protocols with critical attention to detail. Evidence of multi-tasking abilities. Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions. Effective and professional interpersonal skills. Highly attentive to proper handling of confidential information and documents. Ability to maintain accurate database files. Ability to function well in a team environment. Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions. Time management and organization skills will be critical for successful completion of project details. Ability to multi-task, complete project details, and problem solve independently. Critical attention to detail and ability to function well in a team environment. High proficiency in the use of MS Office programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with data entry skills. HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. Experience working in laboratory. Prior research experience with demonstrated independent responsibilities and activities. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $32.12- $52.92 (Hourly).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Candidates must have a high school diploma and prior research experience, including laboratory work and independent responsibility. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and strong professional communication skills are required.
Market context
Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in California are often tied to hospitals, academic medical centers, and research sites that need careful study coordination and patient-facing communication. This role is competitive because employers look for strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep pace in a busy clinical setting; the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. Before applying, review your experience with study documentation, participant coordination, and fast-paced clinical workflows.