Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator will work directly with our study PI, Dr. Felicia Chow, in the Department of Neurology on several funded projects. This role will require the Clinical Research Coordinator to act with the utmost respect and confidentiality in their work with different populations of participants, including individuals who may be neurologically impaired and/or living with HIV infection. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be required to work onsite at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, UCSF Parnassus and China Basin. The Clinical Research Coordinator must be comfortable with being trained to administer injections to participants. The hours for this role may vary depending on the week. Work from home will be allowed when there is no need for the Clinical Research Coordinator to be onsite with patients.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will independently coordinate and be accountable for the overall administration, execution, and operational management or several neuro-infectious diseases and HIV neurology-related research studies, with oversight from a Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI). The Coordinator will work as an integral member of several clinical research teams for clinical trials, observational, and translational research studies, which will require the Coordinator to work collaboratively with multiple partners, including international colleagues, to coordinate and implement studies.
The Coordinator's duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, including clinical, pharmacy, and laboratory operations, depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, assist with training of Assistant CRCs, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the Institutional Review Board online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the 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; 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; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; ensure all study expectations are met; and perform other duties as assigned.
For international collaborations, the Clinical Research Coordinator may need to work across time zones, requiring the Coordinator to be flexible for early morning and late evening calls with international partners in Uganda, India, and elsewhere. The Coordinator will create agendas and content for weekly update calls with international partners. The Coordinator will assist international staff with operational activities, including facilitating contact between PIs and study site, supporting data query resolution, audits, and internal and external monitoring. 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; 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 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.
- Strong self-starter, creative in problem solving and innovations, organized
- Ability to work onsite with variable work hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years clinical research experience
- Experience with budget monitoring and financial management
- Experience with international work
- Experience on grants and grant writing (for supplements and progress reports
- Fluency in the usage of the Institutional Review Board online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA 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
CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
Effective Cash Handling Procedures
Environmental Health and Safety Training
Fire Safety TrainingLicense/Certification
- CITI GCP/HSP (Licenses and certifications that a candidate must possess to be considered for the position).
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
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 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) Location San Francisco, CA Campus China Basin (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Shift Days, Evenings, Weekends Additional Shift Details M-F 8a-5p May require limited hours on weekends or evenings |
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Mar 05, 2025