Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

15d•$34 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI). As a member of Dr. Gil Rabinovici’s Lab within the Memory and Aging Center, this position serves to be a liaison between research participants, collaborators, and staff members to carry out study functions under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s). Incumbent’s duties may include but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity. This position will take the lead in coordinating a wide range of staff member's schedules to enroll participants, conduct neuropsychological tests, run MRI scans, collect specimen samples, track collection, present data requests, organize periodic operational meetings, and coordinate with associated sub-projects. In addition, there will be in depth knowledge of daily functions and the ability to answer study inquiries (in-person, phone, email, etc) as they arise. The studies will enroll patients with neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s disease which causes cognitive and behavioral problems. Therefore, experience working with elderly populations and people with neurobehavioral symptoms, such as neurological or psychiatric patients, is strongly preferred. A minimum 2-year commitment is required. With time and experience, the incumbent may expand their knowledge base and may evolve to manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research 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; and perform other duties as assigned. 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

Requirements

HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
Previous research related experience (employment, academic, or volunteer).
Ability to work on site/in-person 5 days a week.
Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
Ability to execute various study activities including scheduling visits, organizing materials, and ensuring adherence to research protocols.
Excellent writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with PC computer systems and software skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc).
Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines for concurrent projects
BA/BS in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or related field

Nice To Haves

Clinical Research Professional certification through professional association, i.e., SOCRA or ACRP.
Experience working with a geriatric and/or cognitive impaired population.
Experience with neuroanatomy, administering cognitive tests, and/or MRI scans
Experience with electronic medical records and medical terminology.
Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and usage of Committee of Human of Committee of Human Research (CHR)
Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies and 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.); 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 Training Equal Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities

Supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity.
Coordinating a wide range of staff member's schedules to enroll participants, conduct neuropsychological tests, run MRI scans, collect specimen samples, track collection, present data requests, organize periodic operational meetings, and coordinate with associated sub-projects.
Answering study inquiries (in-person, phone, email, etc) as they arise.
Manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.