Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Limited

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At UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, our faculty of internationally recognized physicians, surgeons and scientists provide highly specialized training to future ophthalmologists, access to leading‑edge clinical trials as well as sight‑saving treatments and therapies for virtually any eye disorder. Eye surgeons, stem cell researchers, geneticists, infectious disease specialists and engineers are working on technologies and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disease and cataracts as well as a vaccine to prevent eye and genital herpes infections.

These efforts have vaulted UC Irvine School of Medicine into the top echelons of U.S. institutions receiving National Institutes of Health grants for vision research. Our goal is to spark innovation and continue to revolutionize patient care.

This position supports the clinical research program of Dr. Donny W. Suh, Professor and Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC Irvine. Dr. Suh is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric eye disease research and a long-standing investigator with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), a multi‑center network funded by the National Eye Institute (NIH).

Dr. Suh's clinical research spans amblyopia, strabismus, congenital cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric ocular trauma, and corneal disease including cystinosis. His lab also conducts clinical trials evaluating novel treatments such as overminus spectacle therapy and perceptual learning after strabismus surgery. As an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator, you will gain hands‑on exposure to this diverse and impactful work.

This is an entry‑level opportunity for individuals early in their clinical research career. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will support day‑to‑day study operations, coordinate participant visits, assist with data collection, and contribute to regulatory and compliance activities.

You will develop proficiency in charting and documenting medical encounters using standardized clinical formats — a foundational skill across healthcare and research settings. Working in a specialized pediatric ophthalmology environment will build fluency in medical terminology and diagnostic language. You will apply HIPAA‑compliant practices to all data handling, communication, and record management. Daily exposure to Dr. Suh's research will cultivate a strong clinical understanding of conditions such as amblyopia, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, and congenital cataracts — including their mechanisms, progression, and treatments.

Bachelor of Science degree in a Human Biology or related science field. HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of clinical research principles & human subjects protections. Skill in clinical documentation & medical charting. Knowledge of medical & ophthalmic terminology. Skill in data management & electronic systems, including experience with Epic EHR.

Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent study activities. Skill in interpersonal communication & participant engagement. Ability to maintain confidentiality & exercise sound judgment — PHI handling, privacy compliance.

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