Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - TP

Position Overview

La Jolla – 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator – Temporary Position (3‑6 months) through UC San Diego Temporary Employment Services (TES).
Filing Deadline:
Wed 1/28/2026.
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• Duration: 3‑6 months
• Compensation and Benefits: $33.57/hr, including paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Mid‑level benefits are available.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (may vary)
• Location: 100% on Site

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for:

• Coordinating and managing clinical trials
• Providing all aspects of protocol management, including conducting study visits, creating study‑specific source documents, screening for patient eligibility, data collection and analysis, ensuring protocol compliance, adverse drug reaction reports, monitoring patient treatment and toxicities, laboratory and specimen submission, and maintaining accurate and complete clinical research files.
• Assisting the regulatory department with human subjects submissions, renewals, and safety reports.
• Directly communicating with assigned physicians and disease groups, including attending weekly meetings and tumor boards (where applicable).
• Providing direct assistance to the Supervisor in reviewing and verifying university research account statements, professional fee statements, and invoicing.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Certification as a Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator
• Experience working with research bulk accounts
• Experience with investigational drug authorization criteria
• Knowledge of MASLD research studies

• Theoretical knowledge of biology, microbiology, social sciences, clinical sciences as typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing clinical research duties in a clinical research environment.
• Experience using statistical software applications. Knowledge of database, word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Velos, Access, Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and values and experience in interpreting them to determine patient eligibility and potential toxicities.
• Experience working with FDA policies regulating clinical trials.
• Experience in medical assessment and patient interviewing to determine toxicities related to protocol management.
• Experience interpreting medical charts, experience in abstracting data from medical records.
• Knowledge of National Institute of Health (NIH), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Human Resource Protection Program (HRPP), IATA Shipping of Blood Specimens, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Experience with clinical trials participant or study subject recruitment.
• Experience coordinating study startup activities.
• Experience providing in-service training to various research personnel on protocols, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of x-rays, scans, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Experience maintaining files and keeping records.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple‑demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills (using grammatically correct written English and accurate typing) to interact with a diverse population. Excellent phone etiquette skills.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience completing clinical trials case report forms via hard copy and online.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, including professional and non‑professional staff and clients.
• Experience with external clinics for educational and recruitment efforts.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $70,094 - $112,773 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $33.57 - $54.01

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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