Neuroscience Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate neurosurgical and research protocols. You will handle data collection from patients, develop data visualizations, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting laboratory staff.

The role involves coordinating equipment, assembling recording devices, assisting with study planning, and maintaining data integrity across multi-modal datasets in an awake

Qualifications

• Experience working in the context of a hospital or research setting
• High School Diploma; and/or equivalent experience/training
• 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 and clinically sensitive 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
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation
• Proficient experience working with MS Office and web-based interfaces
• Experience in pro-actively applying problem solving skills to maintain database integrity, identifying and correcting errors as needed
• Experience in rapidly learning and understanding clinical challenges faced by the study population with the ability to use this knowledge to establish rapport and interact sensitively and effectively with subjects

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acquisition process for high-value experimental equipment and manage associated tracking and customs clearance protocols as needed
• Assemble and test intraoperative recording devices and associated mechanical and electronic parts, and manage transportation to and from sterilization facilities
• Assist with miscellaneous requests for logistical and organizational assistance
• Service as logistical manager for Chang Lab and provide organizational support to Chang Lab Manager
• As needed, manage lab access for personnel and visitors
• Maintain laboratory inventory in collaboration with Chang Lab Manager and laboratory personnel
• Assist with experiment planning and study logistics
• Collect neural and/or behavioral data in neurosurgical procedures involving awake craniotomy for resection of pathological cortical tissue
• Assist with multi-modal data collection, technical device set-up, and research and staff responsibilities to enable smooth and successful collection of data
• Coordinate collection of relevant pre- and post- operative behavioral tasks with research subjects
• Generate and disseminate specialized visualizations of key clinical data
• Provide daily updates on clinical data collection
• Track and ensure adequate functioning and availability of study devices
• Maintain calendar of upcoming cases, in collaboration with PI and attending neurosurgeons and keep relevant team members updated
• Maintain and update software infrastructure used for data collection and preprocessing as needed
• Maintain regular backups of databases and provide backup verification reports

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Neurological Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and coordinate neurosurgical and research protocols. You will handle data collection from patients, develop data visualizations, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting laboratory staff.

The role involves coordinating equipment, assembling recording devices, assisting with study planning, and maintaining data integrity across multi-modal datasets in an awake