Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Pediatrics

The Familias Unidas Ninos Sanos (FUNS) project is a
research program designed to improve dietary habits, physical activity, and
body mass index outcomes among young Latino children through caregiver
engagement, skill building, and health education.

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator supports the
Program Manager and Principal Investigator in the operational management of
study activities. Responsibilities include assisting with study implementation,
ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations, and supporting the
achievement of project milestones and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and
professional communication skills are essential.

This role requires the ability to work independently in
community or field-based settings and to build and maintain effective
relationships with community partners. The candidate must be comfortable
interacting with children, parents, and families.

Qualifications include fluency in English and Spanish,
reliable transportation for regional travel, and availability to work across
communities in Los Angeles County to support recruitment, enrollment, and data
collection. Evening and weekend availability is required based on project
needs.

This is a full-time, limited appointment that
may convert to career.

Salary Range: $27.08 - 43.55 Hourly

Required:

• Required to hold a valid California State Driver's License
  and have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures
• Strong organizational capabilities and the ability to work
  efficiently and complete tasks with thoroughness and accuracy. Ability to
  concentrate and focus on a work environment that contains distracting stimuli
  and competing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to
  effectively establish rapport, building collaborative relationships, and
  communicate complex concepts and ideas in an easy to understand manner in both
  English and Spanish.
• Skills sufficient to solve problems and identify solutions
  and the ability to respond to situations in an appropriate and professional
  manner.
• Ability to adapt to changing job demands and priorities;
  work flexible hours, including some weekend and evening hours, to accommodate
  research deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential material information with
  judgement and discretion.
• Typing and computer skill/ability including
  word-processing, use of spreadsheets, email, data entry. Ability to navigate
  numerous software programs and applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite
  software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Skill in coordinating information transfer among multiple
  constituents.
• Availability to work in more than one environment,
  travelling to various clinic sites, meetings, conferences, etc.
• A learning and professional growth mentality so that new
  software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to carry lab equipment, up to 15lbs, including
  scales, and Stadiometer.