Research Coordinator Positions @ UC-San Diego

The Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research in the Department of Pediatrics conducts various behavioral-therapy studies aiming to decrease obesity and overeating in children, adolescents, and adults. The Center also conducts community programs and provides clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults referred from the Department of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology division and other organizations.

Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials including providing all aspects of protocol management, including screening for patient eligibility, data collection and entry, ensuring protocol compliance,monitoring patient treatment, providing intervention and maintenance of accurate and complete clinical research files. Assist the regulatory department with Human Subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports. Directly communicate with PIs, COIs,Project Directors, and other research staff on a regular basis, including attending weekly meetings and completion of required trainings.

The first is for 1 person who would help coordinate one of our adult weight management studies.  

https://employment.ucsd.edu/assistant-clinical-research-cord-hybrid-remote-120866/job/22661364

The second is for a study with children with Autism – experience with Autism is preferred.

https://employment.ucsd.edu/assistant-clinical-research-cord-hybrid-remote-120906/job/22661362

All coordinators are trained in clinical interviews and will have opportunities to assess participants for inclusion/exclusion criteria. Further we may have opportunities to help with intervention in some upcoming studies.

Coordinators are required to be on site for at least 75% of their time so person must be located in San Diego.