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University of Southern California · 1 day ago

Research Coordinator I

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$32.01/hr - $35.56/hr
date1+ years exp

The University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator I to join its GI/Liver team. This role involves supporting and coordinating daily activities of clinical research in Gastroenterology, working closely with the principal investigator and other stakeholders to manage recruitment, data collection, and regulatory submissions.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates with Principal Investigator(s), department, and central administration to help ensure that clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures
Collaborates with the PI to prepare IRB and any other regulatory submission documents
Prepares other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include, but are not limited to, informed consent documents, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, and data collection forms
Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to regulatory binders, study-specific source documentation, and other materials
Reviews and develops knowledge of the protocol, e.g., timelines, inclusion/exclusion criteria, confidentiality, and privacy protections
Assists in the communication of study requirements to all individuals involved in the study
Collects documents needed to initiate study and submit to sponsor (ie, FDA Forms, CVs, etc)
Assists in the informed consent process, including interactions with the IRB and discussions with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study. Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed
Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion
Registers participants in the appropriate coordinating center
Registers each participant in the billing matrix to ensure billing of study procedures to the appropriate funding source
Coordinates participant tests and procedures
Collects data as required by the protocol and completes Case Report Forms
Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices, follow the sponsor protocol and USC Investigational Drug/Device Accountability
Retains all study records in accordance with sponsor requirements and University policies
Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants, and PI during the course of the study
Works with the PI to manage the day-to-day activities of the study, including problem-solving, communication, and protocol management
Promotes the ethical conduct of research by reporting good faith suspicions of misconduct in research as defined within the Code of Conduct
Assists PI with scientific and compliance reporting requirements in accordance with Federal regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Assists in the registration (if required) of the study at ClinicalTrials.gov and maintains current information on the site
Assists PI in submission of accurate and timely closeout documents to applicable Federal agencies, University entities, and the sponsoring agency in accordance with Federal regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures
Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to University policy or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer
Coordinates appropriate and timely payments to participants (if applicable) in accordance with University policies and procedures

Qualification

Clinical research coordinationIRB submissionData collectionRegulatory complianceStudy protocol knowledgeMulti-taskingMS Office proficiencyEffective communicationTeam collaborationWriting skills

Required

Bachelor's degree
1 year of 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

Company

University of Southern California

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University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
dateFounded in 1880
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.usc.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.64M
Key Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant

Leadership Team

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David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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