Research Coordinator Supervisor

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The University of Southern California Institute for Addiction Science is seeking an experienced clinical research coordinator to fill a full-time Research Coordinator Supervisor position. The successful candidate will play a central role in the management of single-site and multi-site clinical trials to evaluate new treatments for addiction, with a primary focus on GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. The successful candidate will assume a central leadership and project management role on numerous project-specific activities, including coordinating participant recruitment; supervising study research staff, interviewers and consenters; assisting with consenting and interviewing as needed; overseeing compliance with protocols and standard operating procedures; and assisting with Institutional Review Board and regulatory compliance. The candidate will communicate and work closely with the site PIs, research coordinators, clinicians, pharmacists, students, and study participants. The successful candidate will also assume general project management roles for a multi-site clinical trial, including coordinating research activities and project meetings, ensuring compliance with staff training/certifications, and ensuring coordinated execution of research procedures across sites. The candidate will collect ongoing data on the success of engaging participants so that research participation can be optimized across study sites. In addition to project-specific roles, the successful candidate will help to oversee general supervision of project research staff, students, and volunteers in the coordination of various lab activities.

This position is funded through the IAS Institute for Addiction Science, the nation’s first university-wide, transdisciplinary addiction science institute. IAS scientists include 80 faculty members from 10 different USC schools. This position will be based in the Biobehavioral Addiction Research Lab (BARLab), located on the Health Sciences Campus. The position is funded by sponsored research projects and will be a full time, staff position for 3 years and is eligible for renewal based on availability of funds.

Job Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will work in a clinical research setting and will have extensive prior experience working with study participants and/or patients, and prior experience coordinating research projects with members of a multidisciplinary team. Other important qualifications include strong computer skills, demonstrated experience with data collection and clinical trial management software, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinic/hospital environment while interacting with participants/patients and multidisciplinary team members. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to ensure timely progress toward recruitment milestones and project objectives, the ability to take on and follow through with tasks autonomously. Applicants with a strong research background in the clinical/medical sciences, and with professional experience in a university research environment, are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications for this position include demonstrated experience in clinical research coordinator roles (including at least 5 years of relevant experience in a clinical research coordinator or research manager role involving recruitment of human participants); demonstrated experience supervising research project staff; documentation of certified research coordinator training; and experience with managing and planning project budgets. Knowledge of medical environments and medical terminology is required. A graduate degree (Master’s degree or higher) is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience: 5-7 years’ experience in clinical research assistant/coordinator positions. Project management experience and training/certification in project management is preferred.

Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree or higher

Preferred Fields of Expertise: Clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, medicine, addiction medicine/substance use

Preferred Licensure/Certification: Phlebotomy certification and CA State Phlebotomy License is preferred but is not required

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $89,000 - 112,000. 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: Master's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Certified research coordinator. Administrative or research experience. Knowledge of medical environment and terminology. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations including Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPPA regulations. Budget control and development experience. Proficient with 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. Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).

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