Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,665 - 58,148; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university in San Francisco is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate clinical research protocols. This full-time position requires attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with relevant experience and strong communication abilities. The salary for this role ranges from $38.23 to $42.21 per hour and offers a fully on-site work style.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and coordinating clinical research protocols.
• Ability to maintain and manage multiple concurrent clinical studies.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage research protocols within the department.
• Oversee data collection and manage study operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and institutional review boards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to multitask

Ability to work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent experience/training

BA/BS with biology or public health coursework (preferred)

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

Microsoft Access

Stata

SAS/SPSS

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work independently or under general direction by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI) to manage and coordinate research protocols within the Department of Surgery Clinical Research Core. The coordinator will be assigned studies across the 7 divisions in the department based on Principal Investigator needs; may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

Position Details

• Department: Surgery
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Code: 009335 (CLIN RSCH CRD)
• Job Category: Research and Scientific
• Bargaining Unit: UPTE-RX (University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit)
• Employee Class: Career
• Percentage: 100%
• Campus: Parnassus Heights (SF)
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Work Style: Fully On-Site
• Shift: Days (Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, occasional after work hours)
• Salary Range: $38.23 - $42.21 per hour (subject to UC policy approvals)

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate research protocols within the Department of Surgery Clinical Research Core.
• Maintain and manage clinical research studies across 7 divisions, coordinating data collection and operations of multiple concurrent studies.
• Act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management.
• Manage and report on study results, creating, cleaning, updating, and managing databases and comprehensive datasets and reports.
• Coordinate staff work schedules, assist the Clinical Research Supervisor with study start-up activities, and support oversight of other research staff.
• Manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, including renewals and modifications of protocol applications and implementation of new studies.
• Participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance.
• Help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies and oversee study data integrity.
• Implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures.
• Interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain all regulatory documents.
• Report study progress to investigators and participate in internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is $38.23 - $42.21 per hour. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. The Department is comprised of multiple divisions and sections and our surgeons provide care at locations throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Our Residents and Fellows also play a critical role in Department’s success. The Department of Surgery Chair’s Office is an extremely high profile, fast paced environment with a very diverse range of contacts and needs which require an immediate and accurate response, handled with confidentiality, and while staying compliant. The Chair's Office is responsible for management, direction and oversight of over 400 faculty (clinical and research), trainees and staff personnel.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with patients, team members, other departments, outside institutions, and companies.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse population and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting, take initiative, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple responsibilities to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS with biology or public health coursework included.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Experience with research tools such as REDCap and Qualtrics.
• Prior analytical and writing skills in a science/research environment.
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while giving insight into what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Fluency in the usage of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) online systems for the submission, renewal, and modification of research protocols.
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with research payments and reimbursements; patient safety and confidentiality; packing/shipping infectious substances; database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following platforms: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • IRB regulations
  • Safe shipping practices (IATA)
  • Environmental Health and Safety Training
  • Fire Safety Training

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.