Study Coordinator III

The Doheny Image Reading Center (DIRC) of the Doheny EyeInstitute is a medical research laboratory that receives and analyzesophthalmic images in support of ophthalmology clinical trials.  Imaging of the eye is conducted by clinicalsites worldwide and images are transmitted to the DIRC, where they are reviewedfor ocular pathology and other features.The DIRC is under contract with a number of companies conductingophthalmology clinical trials, and interacts with a large number of clinicalinvestigator sites around the world.  Ourfacility is located in Los Angeles, California on the USC HealthSciences Campus.

 

The DIRC is seeking a Study Coordinator III to manageclinical studies and serve as a direct contact with DIRC’s clients and study auditors.  This individual will be responsible forexecuting all phases of a study from initial startup to study close, and willdraw upon the resources of our team to support each study’s specificneeds.  The SC-III will also be a primarycontact and information resource for clinical sites worldwide.

 

This is a blended project management / client service positionthat requires heavy involvement of the project manager.  It demands someone who is highlydetail-oriented, organized, and has impeccable follow-through skills.  A multitude of task demands and small detailsmust be constantly managed to ensure success of each assigned study.  The chosen individual will be expected tolearn enough about the science and medicine of ophthalmic image analysis to beconversant with clients and to be able to design study data forms and writeinstruction materials.  This position entailsa very significant writing / editing component (composing editor-quality instructionmanuals and image analysis protocols, and designing professional-looking datacollection forms).

 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is seekinga stable, long-term research support role. We require a self-directed individual with relevant experience who hasthe confidence, skills and knowledge to hit the ground running without the needfor a significant learning curve.

 

What you need to be considered:  Experience in clinical trials orophthalmology.  Technical background oraptitude.  Superior writing skills andexpert-level skill in MS Word.  Anobsession for detail.  Outstandingcustomer service attitude.  Knowledge ofGood Clinical Practice and quality assurance principles is highlypreferred. 

 

A writing sample must be provided for consideration.

 

Doheny Eye Institute offers a competitive benefits packageincluding health, dental, vision and retirement.