Clinical Research Associate Job at UC San Diego, San Diego, CA

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  • UC San Diego
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Filing Deadline: Tue 7/16/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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 is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 07/11/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/16/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine conducts research on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Metabolic-dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in patients. It participates in the Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network (NASHCRN), a multi-center study that focuses on the etiology, contributing factors, natural history, complications, and therapy of NASH and MASLD. UCSD is one of eight sites nationwide associated with this study which is sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

In addition, the MASLD Research Center participates in pharmaceutical clinical trials and Investigator initiated studies which focus on the discovery and validation of innovative biomarkers for MASLD, with a special focus on identifying those patients at greatest risk for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), advanced liver fibrosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

The other areas of research include cirrhosis, obesity, diabetes and metabolic diseases.

Under supervision, the Clinical Research Associate will support the clinical research efforts in the Clinical Trials Office of the Division of Gastroenterology, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Demonstrating thorough knowledge of International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, establishes processes and develops procedures with minimal direction for performing all phases of studies, complying with privacy legislation, regulatory laws and institutional guidelines. In conjunction with the clinical nurse coordinator, coordinates and manages individual clinical trials. Also in conjunction with the nurse coordinator, is responsible for protocol monitoring of individual studies, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reporting, monitoring of patient treatment and toxicities, and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist with human subjects submissions. Develop budgets in conjunction with Clinical Trials Administrative Services (CTAS). Assist PI with regulatory functions pertaining to the study. Provide information and educate study participants and study personnel. Responsible for ensuring study requirements for data collection, storage and retrieval are met. Other duties assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Theoretical knowledge of a biological sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Extensive data management skills and computer experience with a variety software packages.

  • Strong medical terminology background, with the ability to read, interpret, and extract data from patient charts.

  • Demonstrated experience in clinical trial coordination including protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reporting, monitoring of patient treatment and toxicities, and human subjects submissions.

  • Knowledge of State, Federal, and University Health and Safety rules governing the principles of biosafety affecting laboratory practice and techniques.

  • Demonstrated experience with human subject research recruitment.

  • Knowledge of and compliance with FDA Policies regulating the Principal Investigator's responsibilities in the conduct of clinical trials involving human subjects. Demonstrated ability to follow JCAHO compliance and UCSD guidelines.

  • Demonstrated experience with preparation of clinical trials budgets, with knowledge of research rates and the various expenses involved in clinical trial studes.

  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

  • Superior organization skills.

  • Ability to train and teach others to do routine study coordination.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Liver Disease research and implications.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be willing to work overtime.

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

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $66,753 - $107,407 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.97 - $51.44

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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