Admin. Specialist - Los Angeles

Job Title: Admin. Specialist
UCLA Title: Admin. Specialist
Job No.: H59071
Work Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Location: 3360 PVUB 707707
Job Type: Career
Duration: Indefinite
Minimum Salary: $18.09 / $3147
Maximum Salary: $32.50 / $5655
Layoff Referral Deadline: 09/27/2011
Bargaining Unit: 99


Job Duties:

Participate with the Translational Regulatory Team in all research activities as part of the Clinical Research Unit of the JCCC and Division of Hematology Oncology in the UCLA Department of Medicine while under the direction of the team leader, investigators, MSO, Financial Administrative Office (FAO), Medical Director, and Research Director (Senior Management). The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the regulatory coordination of clinical research studies. This includes responsibility for preparation, submission and maintenance of regulatory files to fulfill research requirements. Work with study monitors to process, review and collect the appropriate regulatory documents in a timely manner. Ability to work flexible hours and/or overtime to meet study deadlines and requirements. Work may be assigned by the team leader or Senior Management, and assignments may be changed on an as-needed basis in order to ensure that studies and patient care needs are handled appropriately and in a timely manner.


Job Qualifications:

Required Skills: Demonstrated working knowledge of current medical terminology specific to oncology, to accurately read entries in patient charts and record accurately and timely, information into study records and other appropriate research data forms. Clinical research experience, with in depth knowledge of clinical oncology as it pertains to clinical trials and studies. Demonstrated knowledge of “good clinical practices” for clinical research as defined by the FDA. Demonstrated knowledge of all components of the research process as it pertains to clinical trials and studies, i.e., IRB procedures and processes. Ability to understand that work may be delegated by more than one person, depending on the individual needs of the clinical study and to carry out job responsibilities as assigned in a timely manner. computer skills using PC platform computers with proficiency in Excel, Word, Access to enter data and generate correspondence accurately. Demonstrated English writing skills to generate original correspondence, including reports, using correct grammar, syntax and punctuation. Ability to work at more than one site, travel to participating clinics and attend off-site staff meetings, conferences and investigators meetings.