The Center for Transplantation Science (CTS) in the Department of Pathology provides administrative and technical support for interdisciplinary clinical research related to solid organ transplantation. Investigators are faculty members of the UCSD Departments of Pathology, Medicine, Surgery, and Pediatrics, and studies are funded by the NIH and other industry sponsors. The CTS laboratory is situated at the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine, which performs most clinical laboratory testing for UCSD associated hospitals and clinics.

The individual will be responsible for coordinating research studies supported by the CTS. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with study sponsors including study initiation and follow-up documentation, managing regulatory documents and ensuring 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. The Clinic Research Coordinator will be required to assist in consenting study subjects, scheduling, and collecting study samples and data. The CRC will be expected to help in processing clinical study samples as necessary. The individual also will take on the responsibility of managing the CTS laboratory and will be responsible for ordering all of the supplies necessary for continuing ongoing research studies. 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, spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet.

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization, exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness. Skill at negotiating with various personalities and developing internal and external network of contacts. Excellent phone etiquette skills.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.