Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to manage and coordinate clinical studies within the UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center. The CRC will ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and smooth execution from initiation to close-out, serving as a liaison among investigators, staff, participants, and IRB.

The role supports multiple concurrent studies, maintains databases, oversees protocol submissions, renewals, and amendments, and participates

Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience to perform duties.
• Mandarin/Cantonese verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study operations from initiation through close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Manage study data, specimen handling, and reporting of results.
• Coordinate staff work schedules and assist in training Assistant CRCs; support oversight of research staff.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and assist with audits or reviews of study protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

HS graduation

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Windows

RedCAP

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for independently managing and coordinating clinical research studies within the UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and Clinical Research Supervisor, the CRC oversees study operations from initiation through close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and successful execution of research protocols. This role supports multiple concurrent studies and serves as a key liaison between investigators, research staff, participants, and institutional review bodies. The incumbent supports the management and coordination of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity. Responsibilities include overseeing study operations, data collection, and specimen management; managing and reporting study results; creating, cleaning, updating, and maintaining databases and comprehensive datasets.

The CRC acts as an intermediary between services and departments and ensures all institutional approvals are obtained prior to study initiation. The role includes managing investigator protocols within the Committee on Human Research (CHR) online system, including renewals, modifications, and new study submissions. The CRC participates in protocol development and review to ensure Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and compliance with University and regulatory agency requirements.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining regulatory documentation; overseeing study data integrity; implementing and maintaining periodic quality control procedures; reporting study progress to investigators; coordinating staff work schedules; assisting in training Assistant CRCs; supporting oversight of research staff; and participating in internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Department Overview

The UCSF Dyslexia Center is seeking an energetic and committed Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to assist in implementing the Multitudes platform in California public schools, specifically in Kindergartens and first grades. The CRC will play a crucial role in informing the design and validation of this free digital platform, which aims to empower educators to quickly identify strengths, assess risk for dyslexia and related learning challenges, support literacy, utilize resources effectively, and ultimately help all students thrive. The UCSF Dyslexia Center is excited to offer California educators a free new tool that allows them to tailor teaching to every child’s strengths and learning differences. Multitudes is a comprehensive platform that seamlessly connects neuroscience research at the University of California with the unique needs of California public school students. Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the CRC will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies for the UC Multitudes Project. Additionally, the CRC may receive training and development opportunities to prepare for and advance to a journey-level role within the series. Join us at Multitudes and make a positive impact on the lives of students!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Mandarin/ Cantonese verbal and written skills required (both languages preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications and presentation skills ; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mandarin/ Cantonese verbal and written skills required (both languages preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated proficiency with RedCAP, Qualtrics, or other research software
• Experience working with study subjects or other people ages 5 through 18
• Experience working with data collection forms and databases