Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•$34 - $55

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator will provide research support for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) clinical research program. PECARN is a federally-funded, multi-institutional network for research in pediatric emergency medicine. The network conducts compelling, multi-site research on the prevention and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries in infants, children and adolescents. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work with faculty, fellows and residents to organize and participate in all operational aspects of ongoing clinical and health services research in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the position’s duties include enrolling patients in clinical studies, data entry and management, biospecimen collection and processing, attending and documenting the proceedings at relevant meetings, and preparing grant proposals and reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and abstracts. Additional duties will include completion of regulatory documents, Institutional Review Board applications, revisions and reports, and other duties as assigned. The CRC's duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical and health services research studies; acting as the intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; managing and reporting on study results; creating, cleaning, updating, and managing databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; managing Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, and completing renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies with PI oversight. In addition, the Coordinator will 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; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; complete and maintain all regulatory documents; report study progress to investigators; participate in manuscript, grant, and abstract preparation and submission; and participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols. The CRC is required to work at any UCSF campus, as needed and scheduled. 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 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. HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training

Requirements

Attention to detail
strong interpersonal skills
excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions
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
HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF locations is required.
Flexibility in scheduling, with the ability to rotate shifts to provide coverage on evenings and weekends.
Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
Familiarity with data management/analysis programs, including some of the following: Microsoft Excel, Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, REDCap and Teleform programming platforms.
Fluency in the usage of Microsoft word
Familiarity with grant preparation, protection of human subjects, creating tables and figures for publication, manuscript preparation and submission
Obtaining research publications from library/online sources for literature searches
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.
Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English
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
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

enrolling patients in clinical studies
data entry and management
biospecimen collection and processing
attending and documenting the proceedings at relevant meetings
preparing grant proposals and reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and abstracts
completion of regulatory documents
Institutional Review Board applications, revisions and reports
supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical and health services research studies
acting as the intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management
managing and reporting on study results
creating, cleaning, updating, and managing databases and comprehensive datasets and reports
managing Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, and completing renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies with PI oversight
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
interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation
complete and maintain all regulatory documents
report study progress to investigators
participate in manuscript, grant, and abstract preparation and submission
participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols