University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/01/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/06/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Within the Department of Pathology, the Pandemic Applications Laboratory and Microbiology Service (PALMS) performs a number of clinical research studies. Many of these research studies are funded by the NIH and other industry sponsors. The laboratory is situated at the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine where most of the laboratory testing for UCSD associated hospitals takes place. The laboratory also is associated with the Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH) and Dr. Pride's research laboratory in the Department of Pathology, which is dedicated to bacteriophage and human virome/microbiome analysis on UCSD main campus. There also are clinical research studies that sometimes are run out of the IPATH laboratory and Dr. Pride's research laboratory from main campus. Each of the three research entities cooperate under single leadership to advance research goals within the Department of Pathology.
The individual will be responsible for coordinating all of the research studies taking place at the PALMS laboratory as well as all of the clinical research studies taking place in the IPATH laboratory and the basic research laboratory. The individual also will take on the responsibility of managing the basic research laboratory and will be responsible for ordering all of the supplies necessary for continuing ongoing research studies. They will be responsible for maintaining laboratory safety and ensuring that all laboratory staff at each location are up to date with safety training. The research coordinator will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with study sponsors and keeping track of study procedures. They also will be responsible for managing regulatory documents and assuring compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines. The Clinical Research Coordinator may plan, develop, and implement start-up procedures for research studies, as well as lead, direct, and help to coordinate operational efforts, assure compliance with state and federal regulatory guidelines, oversee the quality of the medical and clinical research data, provide direction and guidance to investigators, provide education and information to the general public concerning the ongoing clinical trials, assist PIs with proposals, progress reports and manuscripts, independently create original documents and policies, and work closely with federal and state regulatory officials when/if indicated. Other duties assigned as needed.
Strong theoretical knowledge and/or Bachelor's Degree in a social science or basic science such as Biology, Microbiology or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Demonstrated experience in clinical trials research. Strong knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience in laboratory management.
Demonstrated experience working in and managing a large group.
Demonstrated experience performing research duties in a research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital.
Experience in providing work direction and assisting supervisor in maintaining an efficient research team.
Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to adjusting needs of the center. Ability to be resourceful and to understand the overall nature of work/responsibilities to establish useful resources and University contacts.
Ability to discern items that can be handled independently and those which require attention of supervisor, including ability to quickly determine subject matter of material and necessary action to be taken in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
Excellent ability to organize/prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities. Meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated administrative experience, skill to coordinate complex activities and to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize office functions.
Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, sp
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UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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