Research Coordinator I

USC Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Level 1 (RC1). Working directly under the supervision of the Research Coordinator Manager, the RC1 will work with the study team and the assigned Principal Investigator to enroll in and conduct clinical research.

The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience with clinical research and navigating medical records.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working with study sponsors to complete all required data reporting
• Working with Investigators to identify potential study participants
• Enrollment of potential study participants
• Reviewing participant medical records
• Working with Investigators to identify and report adverse events
• Arrange study required clinic visits, laboratory testing and imaging
• Attend Surgical Research Unit meetings
• Maintain study documents as required by each study

Required Qualifications:

• One year of more of clinical research experience is desired but not absolutely necessary if applicant has other qualifications in the health care industry that may be compatible with this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Comfortable interfacing with highest level of university leadership and university supporters/volunteers.
• Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making
• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude
• Effective facilitator in various settings

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is predominantly on site with the ability to have one day a week work from home if approved by the Manager. Employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The hourly rate range for this position is $32.01-$33.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Administrative or research experience. Working knowledge of MS Office applications. Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.