Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 47,279 - 76,029; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate clinical research studies in a fast-paced environment. The role involves recruiting subjects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in data management and reporting. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and preferably experience with electronic medical records. This is a fully on-site position in San Francisco, CA, offering competitive pay within the range of $34.32 - $55.19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Must coordinate with diverse subjects and teams effectively.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and research policies required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, and manage study subjects for clinical studies.
• Oversee data collection and maintain integrity of research protocols.
• Train and coordinate with Assistant Clinical Research Coordinators.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

HS graduation

Tools

iMEDris system

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Summary

The University of California at San Francisco Department of Neurology is seeking a bright, hardworking individual with strong communication and organizational skills to serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Within the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) group and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager or Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will help recruit, enroll, register, schedule, and retain study subjects. The incumbent will work closely with other CRCs and study investigators to assist in keeping patients on study schedules and must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work independently or with general guidance at the fully qualified journey level, executing, managing, and coordinating research protocols as directed by the Clinical Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator (PI). They may coordinate data collection and operations for multiple concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF policies, and regulatory agency standards. The incumbent’s duties include, but are not limited to, supporting the management and coordination of tasks for one or multiple clinical research studies, acting as an intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management, managing and reporting study results, creating, cleaning, updating, and managing databases and comprehensive datasets and reports, coordinating staff work schedules, assisting with training of Assistant CRCs, and supporting the Clinical Research Manager and/or PI with oversight of other research staff.

The incumbent will also manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, including renewals and modifications to protocol applications, the initiation of new studies, and participation in reviewing and writing protocols to ensure IRB approval within university compliance. They will help ensure regulatory adherence, oversee data integrity, implement periodic quality control procedures, obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation, maintain all regulatory documents, report progress to investigators, participate in internal and external audits or reviews, and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate). 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

Throughout the Department of Neurology at UCSF, our mission is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state‑of‑the‑art translational research methods to discover the causes of, and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross‑disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, we accelerate the pace of discovery and champion the University’s global health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in the usage of the Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • IRB regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
  • 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, neuro‑degenerative 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.

Job Details

• Job Code and Payroll Title: 009335 CLIN RSCH CRD
• Job Category: Research and Scientific
• Bargaining Unit: University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE‑RX)
• Employee Class: Career
• Percentage: 100%
• Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay, SF)
• Work Style: Fully On‑Site
• Shift: Days (8 Hours, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)