Description

Job Announcement:

This is a full-time, fully on-site position that supports the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Center for Orthobiologics. The Research Coordinator will assist faculty with research studies.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Screening eligible patients for data and sample collections. Engage in patient outreach for consent collection. Collaborate with clinical team regarding study enrollment and/or data and sample collection.
• Transport of collected samples to and from clinics cites to the lab for processing. Ongoing data collection and management of related databases. Manage request of the specimens according to IRB approval.
• Assist in preparation of IRB applications. Complete various administrative ad hoc tasks and projects.
• Assists with organizing and scheduling assessments/tests/activities to meet research objectives and study protocol compliance. Communicates with study team personnel to ensure study procedures are followed and research is performed as described in protocol. Serves as contact for subjects, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and study sponsor.
• Participates in assessing patient eligibility. Assists in coordinating study participant activities including recruitment, screening, orientation and correspondence. Schedules subject appointments, tests, and procedures coordinating with external providers as needed. Produces reports and other materials, as directed.
• Assists with data collection for research studies following established data collection and management procedures. Performs preliminary study analysis under the direction of the Principal Investigator or senior coordinators. Collects pertinent information from study participants through interviews, administration of tests or surveys or questionnaires, medical records review, or other collection procedures.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely records, including source documents, consent forms, case report forms, protocol documents, and regulatory documents, as required by sponsor and institutional guidelines.
• Assists with submission of timely, accurate, and complete study continuing review, amendments, and reportable events to IRB.
• Ensures consent process is performed and documented in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Provides ongoing education to study subjects about clinical trials and provides significant new information that may affect a subject's willingness to participate in a study.
• Assists in the preparation of site for monitor visit and external/internal audits.
• Assists with sample collection, processing and shipment for each study.
• Updates automated databases and other records for reporting and compliance purposes. Generates reports and analysis of data according to project schedules.
• Assists by arranging and attending meetings, seminars, symposia and other events related to project efforts. Participates in educational opportunities to increase knowledge about clinical trials and regulations. Remains current with federal, state, and institutional regulations and best practices.
• Orders supplies and equipment. Researches and develops recommendations for new equipment purchases.
• Completes Research Order Form (ROF) for each subject visit and submits subject enrollment documentation as required.

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 on-site and 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 rate for this position is $32.01. 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.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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