Dr. Evanthia Roussos Torres’ laboratory in the Department of Medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Coordinator II to support the laboratory’s Immunotherapy Biorepository Program and translational cancer immunology research efforts. The focus of Dr. Roussos Torres’ laboratory is to investigate the immune mechanisms that regulate breast cancer progression and response to immunotherapy, with the goal of developing novel therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes. This position will serve as a primary point of contact for research participants and will be involved in all stages of screening, enrollment, biospecimen and data collection, and participant follow-up. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, motivated, and highly organized individual who can effectively communicate with research participants, clinical and research staff, and program investigators. The Research Coordinator II will report directly to the Principal Investigator and play an integral role in the conduct of clinical and translational research studies.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Interacting with participants and potential participants in person, by phone, and electronically (via email and videoconferencing).
- Interacting with other departments and core resources at NCCC (Clinical staff, Data Sciences Core, Translational Pathology Core, etc) to identify potentially eligible participants and obtain study-related data.
- Screening potential participants for eligibility and obtaining informed consent
- Collecting and recording data electronically following established SOPs
- Performing research blood draws (venipuncture) following established SOPs.
- Collecting and storing biospecimens (blood samples) following established SOPs
- Working closely with team members and participating in regular team meetings to track study progress and coordinate schedules
Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate:
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients, participants, physicians, program staff, and research investigators. The candidate should be comfortable interviewing cancer patients and considerate of the medical problems that the participants are encountering. It is expected that the candidate will have a clear understanding of the inclusion/exclusion criteria for the studies for which they are obtaining informed consent; familiarity with medical terminology is helpful. Must have a strong attention to detail to ensure adherence to study SOPs and compliance with regulatory standards (ICH, GCP, HIPAA, etc). Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience in clinical research, phlebotomy and health sciences (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. The Research Coordinator II will be responsible for drawing blood samples and MUST HAVE A CALIFORNIA PHLEBOTOMY LICENSE and be eligible for approval of their credentials by LAC+USC and Keck Hospital of USC. Working knowledge of Microsoft
Office programs and familiarity with databases (data entry) is required; familiarity with electronic data capture platforms such as REDCap, OpenSpecimen, and Café is a plus but training will be provided. Proficiency in conversational Spanish is desired.
This is a grant-funded position.
Hourly range
The hourly rate range for this position is $36.90 - $40.71. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience:
2 years
Minimum Skills:
Administrative or research experience.
Knowledge of medical environment and terminology.
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPPA regulations.
Proficient with MS Office applications.
Demonstrated effective communication and writing skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Preferred Experience:
3 years
Preferred Skills:
Staff education and orientation experience.
Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
Preferred Field of Expertise:
• Cancer translational research
• Participant enrollment and recruitment
• Venipuncture blood collection
• Informed consent process
• Survey administration
Preferred Skills:
• Staff education and orientation experience
• Knowledge of Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
• Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 2-4 years of experience in clinical research, phlebotomy, or health sciences (minimum 2 years required)
- California phlebotomy license
- Eligibility for credential approval by LAC+USC and Keck Hospital of USC
- Ability to perform venipuncture (research blood draws) following SOPs
- Experience screening participants and obtaining informed consent
- Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional research regulations, including ICH, GCP, HIPAA
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with databases and data entry; experience with electronic data capture
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills; ability to interact with patients and clinical staff
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs for regulatory compliance
- Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in conversational Spanish
- Familiarity with REDCap, OpenSpecimen, and Cafe (or willingness to be trained)
- Staff education and orientation experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
- Experience in cancer translational research, participant recruitment, and survey administration
