Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator (9613C) 52662 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .

Departmental Overview

At the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley, we have long lived by defining principles that guide us and differentiate us. As a part of a world-renowned university that embraces excellence and access, we foster an environment of trust and mutual respect, free expression and inquiry, and personal resilience and achievement. We are strongly committed to diversity, respect for cultural differences, and promoting social justice. These principles serve us daily in our reasonings and actions and aid us in our decision-making. We educate an estimated 320 students annually. Our O.D. program is a 4-year program with clinical training provided at 2 campus clinics, 10 satellite clinics (community care), 7 VA clinics, and 24 external clinics nationwide. Our one-year post-graduate residency programs provide advanced clinical education in specialty areas of optometry to 18 residents with placement on and off campus, and our Vision Science program consists of 40 PhD students.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 5/16/23

Responsibilities

Screen, recruit, and schedule appointments with study participants based on study criteria; data management- compile and resolve discrepancies; develop case report forms (study documents) with clinical investigators; correspond with clinical sites, study sponsors, and regulatory agencies in regards to study information.
Assemble site instruction materials and study documents; compensate study participants, compose project status reports; create and maintain study binders for Quality Assurance; appointment reminders
Oversee internal initiated sponsored studies- designing and writing internal research protocols; collect research data points from human study participants, utilizing various ophthalmic equipment; prioritizing multiple study schedules to maximize subject enrollment and completion of study visits with the Principal Investigator; ongoing training and supervising of undergraduate-student assistants in daily office and study-related tasks
Schedule undergraduate research-assistants; provide update reports to the Principal Investigator on internal study progress; literature searches; article submissions to research publications; track study expenditures and patient-based expenditures

Required Qualifications

Fluent and literate in English
Prior experience in recruiting and conducting interviews with patients or other sensitive populations
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in identifying problems and seeking advice and assistance
Demonstrate ability to multi-task and exercise good judgment, problem solve, prioritize workload, and be flexible.
Strong interpersonal skills, including an interest in an aptitude for working with staff who have varying levels of responsibility within the organizational structure at different clinical sites
Meticulous, well-organized, and detail-oriented
Demonstrate ability to work well in a team setting and meet all deadlines as assigned.
Excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
Experience with voicemail and e-mail systems
Demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability
Ability to interact with culturally diverse research subjects and staff
Administrative support of clinical trials and recruiting subjects- administering questionnaires, scanning and merging data according to protocols, preparing progressive study reports
Have a strong understanding of research protocols, study design, and implementation
Able to lift at least 20 pounds
Performs daily cleaning and routine maintenance of CRC offices and research rooms
Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field, or an equivalent of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in medical/clinical setting
Genuine interest in optometry and clinical research
Experience with data management and analysis, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.88-$29.68.

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