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Company Description

Darwin Research Group is a research and consulting firm focusing on healthcare delivery models. We specialize in comprehensive analyses of health systems, physician groups, and emerging payer models such as accountable care organizations and bundled payments. Our goal is to help our clients better understand the healthcare ecosystem and succeed in the ever- changing landscape. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

Job Purpose

As a Research Consultant, you will be a critical member of the Research Team, assisting our clients through research and both syndicated and custom project engagements. You will also wear numerous hats at Darwin, collaborating across departments to meet client and internal requests, support sales and marketing initiatives, and manage project work. You will have the opportunity to engage with all Darwinians and make an impact in a growing organization. This dynamic role is for you if you are a team player, eager to delight clients, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, flexible, creative, and passionate about learning and adapting to change.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to product and process improvements to support our core product and service offerings.
• Lead end-to-end research projects and custom client engagements, including research design, data collection and analysis, and the delivery of relevant and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the sales team by responding to inquiries, participating in client calls and communications, and providing support throughout the sales cycle.
• Propose and respond to client research requests, offering strategic guidance on research methodologies, project scope, data collection and analysis, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Research Director to create and implement operational efficiencies and product and process improvements; train the research team on workflows and best practices.
• Support the growth of our expert research panel by managing participant recruitment, conducting interviews, and optimizing associated workflows.
• Master our project and content management tools, including and Dropbox, to organize documentation and ensure effective cross-functional communication.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new workflows, and product and service enhancements; work cross-functionally to implement best practices.
• Work as a team player by working closely with our project coordinator and mentoring research colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Remain flexible as responsibilities evolve in response to organizational growth and changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• At least 4 years of experience in syndicated or custom research in client-facing environments or similar professional environments
• Interest and prior experience in the healthcare industry (3+ years of experience)
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Mail, Zoom, and related business tools
• Proven project management experience and understanding of project lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to plan research, source participants, design discussion guides and research materials, and synthesize information from multiple sources – secondary research, interviews, surveys, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner and update internal and external stakeholders on project progress
• Organizational skills, with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to quality
• Highly enthusiastic, service-oriented, and responsive
• Excellent time, resource, and project management skills
• Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Quick learner with the ability to multitask with minimal supervision
• Creative problem solver finding ways to navigate ambiguity and deliver insightful and actionable results
• Ability to work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with guaranteed company contribution
• Generous PTO
• Flexible hours
• Due to hybrid work environment, local candidates and those willing to relocate are strongly preferred

For the right person, this is an opportunity to expand your skill set and contribute to a growing company in a healthy, challenging, and collaborative environment. Many of our clients see value in our partnership and work with us year after year. Reach out to learn more!

Darwin Research Group is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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Darwin Research Group is seeking an operations-minded, people-focused Research Manager to lead our research team and ensure efficient, high-quality production of our flagship product: a library of syndicated profiles analyzing the most important hospital systems, cancer treatment centers, and physician groups in the United States, as well as other company research offerings.

In this role, you will report to the Research Director. You will be the operational anchor, working with substantial independence to manage people, optimize workflows, maintain standards, and continuously improve how Darwin’s products are produced.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people management, production excellence, and content quality. You do not need to arrive as a health care expert. Yet, you must bring the intellectual curiosity, motivation, and learning aptitude required to thrive in a start-up environment, establish product knowledge and credibility quickly, and build deeper expertise over time.The position is located in our Scottsdale office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and manage a team of 10-12 early-career researchers responsible for producing the company’s primary product and other research offerings
• Handle day-to-day personnel tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver coaching sessions, and lead career development planning for the team
• Identify, develop, and promote growth of high-potential team members toward advanced research analyst and consultant roles
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new research team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and continuous development

Production & Operations Management

• Own the end-to-end workflow and deadlines for research product production
• Balance workloads across the team, optimizing for capacity, skill development, and deadlines
• Work closely with the Operations team, the owner of our internal systems, research applications, and client delivery processes, to ensure production and workflow changes are properly reflected in systems
• Track throughput and quality, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and make resource allocation/staffing recommendations to the Director
• Drive the general research interview process that provides valuable insights for the syndicated profiles and other Darwin product offerings

Content Quality & Subject Mastery

• Develop deep knowledge of our profile and research report content, research methodologies, and quality standards
• Review work for completeness, consistency, and proper response to editorial feedback
• Ensure interview insights are accurately incorporated into each report; maintain high standards for interview analysis, annotation, and incorporation into research reports
• Maintain awareness of relevant healthcare industry trends to build credibility as a leader who can provide meaningful content, analytical feedback, and report offering recommendations
• Collaborate with editorial staff and peer reviewers on language, style, and layout decisions

Strategic Support & Product Input

• Over time, grow to support the Director’s strategy, client, and commercialization efforts
• Bring a “product manager” mindset to Darwin report offerings: what do our clients need, what’s working, what’s not, what needs to change?
• Identify holes, gaps, or opportunities to improve product offerings
• Support custom research projects and client engagements when appropriate (especially after year one)

What Success Looks Like

• Product production is smooth and consistent, with met deadlines and top-quality output
• Assigned researchers understand expectations, grow in capability over time, and see a career development path
• Career paths and workflows are clear, efficient, and proactively managed
• The Research Director spends more time on strategic work, not supervising daily production operations
• You quickly become a credible voice in discussions about improving research and product content and offerings, quality, and structure

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a formal team leadership, operations, or project management role
• Proven track record in managing workflows, prioritizing competing demands, and optimizing team productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor early-career professionals, deliver constructive performance feedback, and design clear career progression paths
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to rapidly understand new industries, concepts, and research methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the high emotional intelligence needed to navigate a growing startup environment
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences (deep expertise not required)
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving product requirements

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience in research operations, publishing, or content creation
• Experience with standardized content products, syndicated reports, or recurring publication cycles
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Track record of significant, large-scale process improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social sciences, or related field

Who Thrives in This Role

You're energized by making things run smoothly. You like building systems, solving workflow puzzles, and creating order out of chaos. You're equally comfortable having a coaching conversation with a struggling team member or building a capacity planning spreadsheet. You can credibly assess the quality of work even in areas where you're not the official expert. You prefer to solve problems yourself rather than escalate everything up the chain- but you know when to involve your boss. You enjoy coaching and managing a team and working in an evolving environment.

M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. M3 Wake Research continues to grow through acquisitions and uncompromising commitment to careful planning and execution in accordance with regulatory compliance.

Conducting studies since 1984, M3 Wake Research owns a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US. As of today, our board-certified physicians have completed more than 7,000+ successful clinical trials, while consistently exceeding sponsor expectations for integrity, timeliness, subject enrollment, human protection, and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.

Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a Clinical Research Coordinator at Wake Research, an M3 company. This position is on-site and located in Irvine, CA.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the guidance of the clinical research site management and Principal Investigator (PI). While the PI is primarily responsible for the overall conduct of the clinical trial, the CRC manages, supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting trial Investigator in screening and review of potential study participants eligibility
• Maintaining case report forms, charts and documentation
• Mentoring, training, and high-level oversight of other clinical research coordinators and research assistants
• Ensuring that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements
• Collecting and entering data as necessary
• Assist management with potential new hire selection and shadowing process
• Assist with study start-up, maintenance, and close-out of studies as needed for those on the team
• Ability to be flexible with study assignments
  
  

• Clinical Research Coordinator with 2+ years of experience
• Phlebotomy & EKG experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, read and understand complex protocols, follow very detailed directions, and multi-tasking
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patients, employees, and company information at all times and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines
• Extensive clinical trial knowledge through education and/or experience
• Successful completion of GCP Certification and Advanced CRC preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as they pertain to human subject protection
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  

About M3:

M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.

Benefits:

A career opportunity with M3 Wake Research offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

*This position offers a competitive pay rate of $30–$40 per hour.

*M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization

Principal Research Scientist – AI & Machine Learning

Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.

We are hiring a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge programs in AI, computer vision, and intelligent systems. This role offers leadership opportunities to define new research directions and shape next-generation technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as PI or co-PI on government-funded R&D programs.

• Conceive, design, and oversee research in learning systems, spatiotemporal modeling, and geo-localization.

• Publish, present, and contribute thought leadership to the AI community.

• Mentor research staff and guide proposal development.

Requirements:

• PhD with 7+ years of research experience.

• Demonstrated leadership in ML, vision, or scientific computing.

• Record of funding, publications, and technical impact.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred:

• Experience with multimodal learning, uncertainty quantification, or causal inference.

Why Novateur?

Join a team that values creativity and initiative. At Novateur, you’ll lead transformative projects that redefine what’s possible in intelligent systems.

Company Benefits:

Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.

Research Engineer – Applied Machine Learning

Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.

We are seeking Research Engineers to advance the state of the art in large-scale machine learning, spatiotemporal modeling, and multimodal reasoning. Our projects span object tracking, re-identification, geo-localization, chemical and biological defense, and scene understanding. You will work at the intersection of software engineering and applied research, turning novel algorithms into robust, deployable systems.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype and optimize algorithms in computer vision and machine learning.

• Build scalable training and inference pipelines on cloud platforms (AWS EKS).

• Perform data curation, model evaluation, and system integration.

• Collaborate with academic and government research partners.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or related field.

• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow and scalable model training.

• Strong background in algorithms and software design.

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred:

• Experience with geospatial data (PostGIS, GeoJSON, QGIS).

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and distributed data systems.

Why Novateur?

Join a team that values creativity and initiative. Our engineers have freedom to innovate, collaborate with top researchers, publish research in major scientific conferences, and see their ideas deployed in impactful applications.

Company Benefits:

Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.

Job Summary: Clinical Research Associates works under the direction of physician experts performing data research and document production activities on medical-legal cases. Duties include researching medical billing codes, conducting scientific literature reviews, sourcing cost data, analyzing medical cost/vendor surveys, and performing extensive quality control and proofreading.

About This Opportunity

The Clinical Research Associates begins by working within a designated pod alongside more tenured and experienced team members in higher roles. During this initial phase, the Apprentice provides research assistance on cases managed by senior staff members who carry higher caseloads. As the Apprentice gains experience and proficiency, they gradually transition to independently managing their own caseload of 7-10 active cases.

The Clinical Research Associates receives hands-on training in the company's proprietary Workflow and Information Management System (WIMS) while developing specialized knowledge in medical coding, cost analysis, and document production. As a downstream operations department, this role requires collaboration and communication with various departments across the organization to ensure the highest quality deliverables are completed.

This position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong multitasking skills and the ability to maintain composure and organizational clarity during high-pressure situations. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, excellent proofreading abilities, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a firm commitment to meeting deadlines are essential. The role involves seven to eight hours per day of computer-based work, which may include prolonged sitting.

Essential Job Functions

Research & Analysis

• Research medical billing codes (CPT, CDT, HCPCS, Anesthesia and MS-DRG) and assign them to medical procedures and services
• Conduct scientific literature reviews and source healthcare cost data
• Contact vendors to gather location-specific pricing information
• Analyze medical cost surveys and perform cost calculations
• Knowledge of CPT, CDT, HCPCS, Anesthesia and MS-DRG medical codes
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology

Case Management

• Coordinate communication between internal staff and physician experts
• Track case progress and keep management informed of project status
• Ensure all work meets strict deadlines and quality standards
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Quality & Production

• Perform quality control and proofread medical-legal documents
• Master our proprietary Workflow and Information Management System
• Apply methodological processes under physician direction
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word)
• Strong grammatical and proofreading abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Typing speed of 40+ wpm

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Biology and/or Chemistry, OR
• Medical Billing and Coding Certification with 2+ years of professional medical office experience, OR
• 2+ years of professional experience in a medical office or medically-related field

Preferred Qualification

• Active CBCS certification (or willingness to obtain within first year)
• Strong memory recall abilities
• Team-first attitude and collaborative spirit
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency

Work Schedule

• 5 day/40-hour work week: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm.
• Overtime may be required and will be based on business needs.

Benefits

At Physician Life Care Planning, our employees enjoy benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning assists employees with their professional goals.

Work Environment

Physician Life Care Planning is a professional office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physician Life Care Planning’s Core Values

Commitment to Excellence, Superlative Expertise, Integrity, Ownership, Professionalism, Problem-Solving and Customer Centricity.

Physician Life Care Planning is an equal opportunity employer.

Confidentiality

Clinical Research Associates must adhere to Federal HIPAA Regulations and willing to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

• Coordinates staff services, interoffice activities, schedules, programs and related administrative needs.
• Administers/prepares reports, minutes, correspondence, lectures and administrative materials required for the direction of the department.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, including regulatory records for license, reports and notifications as necessary.
• Evaluates and recommends purchasing sources. Assists with telephone problems and works with vendors to establish and verify terms and agreements.
• Maintains all department keys, locks and mailboxes. Coordinates ordering and distribution of supplies and handles problems concerning material received.
• Monitors the general maintenance of the building, notifies maintenance of problems, places work orders and follows-up with housekeeping on the completion of tasks.
• Develops budget reports and implements financial monitors, cost transfers and payroll/purchasing processing.
• Assists with visitors and customers questions and needs.
• Assists with payroll processing and other clerical functions when needed.
• May supervise other nonexempt staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

• Typically working at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

• Office equipment

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for the coordination of daily clinical trial activities. USRC has a research Partnership with the principal investigator (PI) and their physician practice. The local oversight and direction for activities related to the conduct of the clinical research is directed by the PI. The CRC will work collaboratively with the principal investigator (PI), the Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator (SCRC), the clinical site, sponsor(s), clinical research organization(s) (CROs), institutional review boards (IRBs), and study participants to ensure Execution of the clinical trial in accordance with the Study Protocol, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) and applicable state and local regulations. The CRC will assist the PI in protecting the rights, safety and welfare of all study participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

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• Coordinate all aspects of participant care from screening through study completion as defined by the protocol and PI delegation.
  
• Ensure and document that the informed consent process has occurred properly according to the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR part 46).
  
• Assist in the process of maintaining and updating each study participant's source records, including collection of medical history, assessment of eligibility and documentation of all study related procedures and relevant information.
  
• Promptly report adverse events, protocol deviations and unanticipated problems involving risk to human subjects or others to the PI, the Sponsor, the IRB and in accordance with the Federal Code of Regulations (21 CFR 312), with assistance as applicable.
  
• Ensure thorough, individualized, protocol-based study subject education on all study processes including but not limited to informed consent, study participation obligations, appropriate use of investigational product (IP), IP side effects and safety, communication with study staff and research rights.
  
• Provide timely and accurate exchange of participant information with the PI and research team as it pertains to study conduct and patient safety.
  
• Adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) and protect participant confidentiality at all times.
  
• Dispense, administer and instruct participants on proper use of the investigational product (IP) in accordance with the protocol, coordinator's scope of practice and at the direction of the PI, with assistance as needed.
  
• Collaborate with the USRC clinical team. Participate in trial implementation, and ensure compliance with the study protocol by our clinical partners, with assistance as needed.
  
• Perform accurate and timely data collection, source documentation, and entry into the USRC databases and sponsor Case Report Forms (CRFs)/ interactive web response systems (IWRS). Address queries and sponsor requests in a timely manner.
  
• Aid in the coordination of long-term storage of research records in accordance with contractual requirements, with direction from the Director of Clinical Research.
  
• Assist in the preparation of and attendance during site initiation meetings, monitoring visits, audit visits or regulatory authority inspections.
  
• Responsible for the preparation and ongoing maintenance of Essential Documents (The Trial Master File). This includes those documents that will allow for the evaluation of the clinical trial and demonstrate compliance of the sponsor and PI with the study protocol and GCP. (Including but not limited to: Form FDA 1572, financial disclosures, laboratory certifications, protocol, investigator brochure, institutional review board (IRB) related documents, IND reports delegation of authority (DOA), study specific enrollment logs, monitoring reports, with assistance as needed.
  
• Assists in the coordination of efforts of internal and external resources (industry partners, clinical research organizations) to ensure efficient trial selection, proper patient recruitment, achieving target enrollment goals and trial plan execution.
  
• Fosters a patient-care culture that emphasizes patient safety and quality in all aspects.
  
• Responsible for the patient stipend automated payment process including registration into the system and processing payments per the USRC policy and ongoing maintenance of payments during the trial.
  
• Adheres to the USRC Research quality assurance program guidelines.
  
• Travel to Investigator Meetings or similar research related meetings is required.
  
• Travel may be required between dialysis facilities or nephrology practices within the community.
  
• Develops a working knowledge of current clinical research practice standards and regulatory requirements. For example, but not limited to; (FDA Federal Code of Regulations Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), International Air and Transportation Association (IATA) - Shipping of Dangerous Goods. Maintains their industry standard licensures and certifications.
  
• May provide training and oversight of Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Assistants.
  
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
  
• Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
  
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
  
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develops effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
  
• Participates in team concepts and promote a team effort; performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

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• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in clinical research required; nephrology experience preferred.
  
• Basic knowledge of FDA regulations, IRB requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
  
• Basic knowledge of kidney care and/or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) or similar field is a plus.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  
• Must have intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and web based tools); proficiency in USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.
  

All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical / Pharmacy
* Dental
* Vision
* Voluntary benefits
* 401k with employer match
* Virtual Care
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits
* PTO
All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* 401k with employer match
* PTO

Open date: August 27, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in UX Design, UI Design, and UX Research to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.

Courses are offered online:

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• Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
  
• Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
  

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

User Experience and User Interface (UX-UI) Design

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• Accessibility in UX Design
  
• Algorithmic Thinking & System Flows
  
• Content Design
  
• Diagramming and Prototyping for UX
  
• Essentials of User Experience (UX) Design
  
• Information Architecture
  
• User-Interface (UI) Design
  
• UX Design Portfolio
  
• UX for Emerging Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  
• UI for Emerging Technologies: Voice User Interface (VUIs)
  

User Research Methods

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• Qualitative User Research for UX
  
• Quantitative User Research for UX
  

Other UX-UI Design and UX Research Related Topics

(please specify in your cover letter)

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) or Asynchronous Online (Fixed Date).

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• For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
  
• For asynchronous instruction (fixed date online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
  
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
  

UX-UI Design and UX Research Program and Courses: public/category/ ?method=load&certificateId=29918624&selectedProgramAreaId=11461&selectedProgramStreamId=15551

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
  

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• 5 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree, or 5 or more years of teaching experience since degree.
  
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  U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.
  

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• Advanced degree in UX Design preferred.
  
• 5 or more years of professional industry work experience in UX design, artificial intelligence (AI), voice design, web design or development, product design, graphic design, interaction design, human computer interaction, human ergonomics, computer science, engineering/programming, cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, or sociology.
  
• Experience in User Research Methods (quantitative/qualitative).
  
• Proficiency in design thinking methodologies and their application to user-centered design challenges.
  
• Proficiency in one of the following for design tools: Figma, InVision, Miro, Mural, UXPin, or AI apps and plugins.
  
• Proficiency in Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
  
• Proficiency in one of the following for Voice User Interface (VUI) design courses: Voiceflow, Alexa Skill Kit (ASK), Action Builder (for Google Assistant), Mycroft, Web Speech API, etc.
  
• Experience writing technical content and project specs.
  
• Knowledge of existing and new technologies and constraints, including knowledge of artificial intelligence and its integration with user experience design.
  
• Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment or at a U.S. college/university institution.
  
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
  
• Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
  
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
  
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment
  
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please include:
  
  1) the top 3 course subject(s) you are applying for within the UX-UI Design and/or User Research disciplines;
  
  2) a link to your professional website that includes your UX-UI Design and/or User Research portfolio with samples of your work; and
  
  3) please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future UX-UI Design and/or User Research teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

  
  

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• References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
  

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: August 27, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to undergraduate, professional, and continuing education in Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology to teach one or more online courses each year for our Sciences, Mathematics, and Biotechnology department.

Courses are offered online:

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• Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
  
• Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
  

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

Clinical Research

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• Introduction to Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Phases and Design
  
• Clinical Trial Planning: Protocol Development, Data Management and Clinical Site Activities
  
• Clinical Trial Implementation: Site Initiation, Subject Recruitment, Monitoring and Safety Reporting
  
• Clinical Trial: Data Analysis, Regulatory Audits, Vendor Selection and Project Management
  

Regulatory Affairs

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• Principles of Regulatory Affairs: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
  
• Submissions and Commercialization
  
• Preparation, Submission and Agency Interfacing
  
• Harmonization Across Worldwide Applications
  
• Post-Approval Activities
  
• Principles of Supply Chain and Manufacturing
  
• Principles of Product and Process Development
  
• Principles of Quality and Compliance
  
• Regulatory Compliance for Pharmaceutical Products
  

Other Biotechnology Courses

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• Drug Development Process
  
• Other Biotechnology course topics (please specify in your cover letter)
  

Teaching Experience

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• Classroom Teaching Experience
  
• Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)
  
• Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)
  

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) or Asynchronous Online (Fixed Date).

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• For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
  
• For asynchronous instruction (fixed date online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
  
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
  

Clinical Research Conduct and Management Program: public/category/ ?method=load&certificateId=17168&selectedProgramAreaId=15498&selectedProgramStreamId=15604

Regulatory Affairs Program: public/category/ ?method=load&certificateId=17180

Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, and Biotechnology Courses: academic-areas/sciences-and-biotechnology/?nav=5#!?tab=courses&programStream=Life%20Science%20Business%20and%20Biotechnology

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• Advanced degree
  

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  U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.
  

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• Doctorate degree or equivalent international degree in course subject.
  
• 3 or more years of teaching, training, or coaching experience in the course subject at a U.S. college/university institution, or within a U.S. Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology corporate environment.
  
• Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject.
  
• Professional license, certification, or credential within a Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, or other Biotechnology field.
  
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
  
• Experience teaching and/or developing academic content for online courses.
  
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
  
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
  
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

  
  

• 
  
• References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
  

Help contact:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 
  
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment