Lab Coordinator

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

In the summer of 2020, the Wen Public Health went from a single Department of Population Health to a school with four distinct departments representing the foundations of public health: the Departments of Environmental and Occupational Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics (both of which migrated from the School of Medicine); Health, Society and Behavior; and Population Health and Disease Prevention.

Leveraging the strengths of Wen Public Health, the campus has officially established the Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health, making us the fourth school of public health in the 10 campus UC system and the first in Orange County, Calif.

In the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings, Wen Public Health ranked among the top 50 schools/programs of public health. Wen Public Health is made up of approximately 1,450 undergraduates and roughly 200 graduate students as of Fall 2024, and has nearly 175 dedicated faculty and staff who support the school's academic programs and research endeavors.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for supporting the research efforts of the Behavioral Medicine Research Lab by providing comprehensive coordination and data management for clinical components of the research study according to standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of their assigned clinic including recruitment, consenting, administering questionnaires and neurobehavioral assessments, answering research participant questions, scheduling appointments, physical measurements, biospecimen collection and processing, and training and supervising new staff according to SOPs. Incumbent will collect clinical data in compliance with established study protocols, will maintain records and periodically prepare written progress reports, and may help develop or modify SOPs as needed under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Incumbent will ensure study protocols are followed, appropriate documentation is kept, and accurate data is collected.

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily and effectively with people within and outside the University, including both strong written and verbal communications.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up.
• Skill to use an iPhone, iPad, personal computer, computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for general office work.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet computer software.
• Familiarity with the Internet and how to conduct searches.
• Proficient writing skills to prepare/compose/review a variety of materials with accuracy and completeness.
• Familiarity with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure confidentiality, privacy and security of patient information.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with study participants, researchers and non-researchers.
• Ability to work with online calendars, databases and tracking tools, both on a desktop computer and tablet.
• Experience with electronic data management, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work professionally and as part of a team, keeping track of any ongoing or new problems or requests.
• At least 5 years of related work experience with BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.