CLIN RSCH CRD (Clinical Research Coordinator)

Job Summary            

The role of this position is to provide support for, coordinate and execute human clinical/dietary intervention studies aiming to investigate the biomarkers of food intake and their health effects in humans. The studies are part of a 5 year grant funded dietary biomarkers project. Appointee will ensure smooth, accurate progress of clinical studies from the planning and approval stages through study completion and post-study closure under general direction from the PI and other study staff. This position requires experience coordinating and administering clinical trials, familiarity with IRB requirements for study protocols, and the observance of current guidelines for the proper conduct and reporting of outcomes from clinical studies. The incumbent assists with clinical study workflow and management, preparing and submitting documentation for review by the IRB; recruits and screens study participants; coordinates their study participation and follow-up; coordinates dietary feeding studies in collaboration with the metabolic feeding kitchen and human studies staff; assists in education of study participants; administers tools to collect dietary data and utilizes nutrition related software; collects, submits and maintains study data and documents using tools such as RedCap, FreezerWorks, and excel spreadsheets; orders and inventories study supplies; develops and ensures compliance with study protocols; and participates in planning, development and use of study protocols and budgeting for clinical research studies; effectively communicates with research team, study participants and the public.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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• UC Davis Department of Nutrition & USDA WHNRC

• Direct interaction with study participants.

• Work with human biological materials.

• Must be able to work occasional overtime and weekend hours.

• No smoking or eating allowed in the work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Minimum Education/Experience

• Education – Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Experience in the coordination and administration of clinical studies and/or dietary intervention studies in humans, including participant recruitment and retention, use of various tools to collect and assess nutritional intake and status, and data management.

• Experience writing and submitting study protocols in accordance with IRB guidelines, registration of clinical studies (e.g., clinicaltrials.gov) and knowledge and understanding of CONSORT criteria.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with study participants and scientific study team, including interpersonal/people skills in order to provide a supportive environment for diverse study participants and experience adapting oral and written communication styles as needed.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills, including setting processes in place to ensure compliance with protocols and efficient work flow processes to meet study goals and timelines, and experience implementing data quality control measures.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics and ability to do basic calculations.

Preferred:

Additional Preferred License/Certification

• CITI certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Exposure to SoCRA training and principles (Society of Clinical Research Associates)

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:  https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 .  

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