Operations Research Faculty Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are
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.
The Department of Radiological Sciences is dedicated to conducting leading-edge research, providing the highest quality clinical education and delivering state-of-the-art care to our patients through the advanced diagnosis and treatment of disease through biomedical research. The department performs approximately 200,000 radiological exams per year through the utilization of all imaging modalities which include conventional radiography, angiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine. Imaging facilities include five state-of-the-art multislice CT, PET-CT and SPECT-CT scanners (two more are on the way), five MR scanners (1.5T, 3T and 7.0T clinical and research magnets), four single plane angiography suites and two biplane neuro-angiography suites with 3D rotational angiography.
Your Role on the Team
The Clinical Research Supervisor 1 will manage day-to-day research operations and provide comprehensive oversight for clinical research activities within the Department of Radiology by providing comprehensive coordination and data management of research studies and sponsored clinical trials according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), internal standard operating procedure (SOPs), and University policies and procedures.
Incumbent is responsible for reviewing study protocols to ensure effective execution and adherence to all regulatory and institutional requirements. Working under the guidance of research faculty, the supervisor blends hands-on coordination with team management, supporting both the strategic and practical needs of the research portfolio.
Serving as a central liaison, the Clinical Research Supervisor 1 facilitates communication and collaboration among research staff, principal investigators, sponsors, regulatory and compliance offices, and other institutional partners. The position supports and oversees clinical research faculty and staff working across a variety of investigators, programs, and therapeutic areas.
Incumbent will also help in data curation, identifying and selecting problems for investigation and planning experiments, which may include but not limited to literature searches, data review, database creation and maintenance, manuscript preparation, and submissions. Incumbent will also coordinate the radiology safety read and special read (i.e. RECIST, RANO, CHESON, etc) services for IRB- approved studies. Lastly, incumbent will perform root cause analysis to establish and/or maintain smooth research workflow/operations.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required:

• Broad knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical research.
• Broad theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research.
• Ability to think critically in compiling and reviewing data from various sources.
• Ability to perform scientific research including properly evaluating information and preparing concise, well-organized reports and correspondence.
• Database creation and maintenance using Excel and/or other relational databases.
• Research experience especially with IRB, IACUC, HIPAA and other regulatory documents, study coordination and familiar with GCP and ethical conduct of research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with the public, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain files and records.
• High level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 7+ years of related work experience

Preferred:

• Experience in clinical coordination.
• Familiar with UC system experience and knowledge of UC policies and procedures.
• .Familiar with internal systems such as EPIC, Redcap, OnCore, and Kuali Financial System
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Total Rewards
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 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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization