Asst. Research Data Coordinator - Hybrid

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The NCI‑designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus‑wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer‑relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients.

Under supervision of the Clinical Research Manager, the Assistant Research Data Coordinator (ARDC) supports the clinical research efforts of the CFCCC by providing comprehensive data management for a research portfolio of Phase I‑IV cancer‑related protocols according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures.

The incumbent is responsible for the timely and accurate collection and coordination of data submission to study sponsors ensuring quality control and leading to timely milestone payments. This includes responsibility for the compilation and transcription of research patient data and study‑related information into case report forms (CRFs) into sponsor specific electronic data capture systems (EDC).

S/he will work with the clinical research team to manage and collect accurate data and assist Principal Investigators and study coordinators for all data management aspects of cancer‑related trials.

Serve as the liaison to sponsors, governing agencies and facilitate transmission of verbal and written communication to national cooperative oncology groups, pharmaceutical companies and other research entities as needed.

The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining communication with all elements of a multi‑level research network, interacting with sponsoring agencies including National Cancer Institute, and compliance and regulatory groups such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and sponsor monitors.

In addition, this individual must accurately maintain clinical trial information in the clinical trial management system (OnCore) and adhere to institutional policies and external Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines for reporting to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities to resolve concerns that arise unexpectedly
• Ability to independently exercise discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties
• Access to transportation to off‑site research locations
• Demonstrated high‑level communication skills to convey information in a clear and concise way, synthesizing information and presenting it to others
• Demonstrated ability to research, properly evaluate information, and prepare concise, well‑organized reports, summaries, and correspondence
• Ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff
• Willingness to work as a supportive, cooperative member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work collegially and cooperatively in a small office and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Demonstrated skill in interacting with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team
• Foster and promote a positive attitude and professional appearance
• Ability to establish and maintain files and records
• Working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to think…