Clinical Research Coordinator

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

14d

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); may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies. 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; 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 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. Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders. Under the direction and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) – Dr. Orlando Harris, the Clinical Research Coordinator will mainly conduct data collection, engage in participant recruitment activities, serves as a center coordinator for the California Center for HIV Syndemic Policy Research (CalCenSyn), strong community engagement with local and state-level community-based organizations, and coordinate lab meetings with graduate research assistants, and coordinate meetings across several state and National Institute of Health sponsored projects. This position requires a strict adherence to protocols and guidelines, with an emphasis on organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. In addition, the successful candidate must possess a warm and nonjudgmental manner, and consistently demonstrate interpersonal tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with study participants. These different job aspects are unique processes requiring specific experience and skill sets, and the Clinical Research Coordinator must blend and balance all areas to ensure the successful completion of research data collection and outcomes.

Requirements

Strict adherence to protocols and guidelines.
Organizational skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Warm and nonjudgmental manner.
Interpersonal tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with study participants.

Responsibilities

Execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols.
Coordinate data collection and operations of concurrent clinical research studies.
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 and assist with training.
Manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, including renewals and modifications.
Participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval.
Assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies.
Oversee study data integrity and implement 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 internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
Conduct data collection.
Engage in participant recruitment activities.
Serve as a center coordinator for the California Center for HIV Syndemic Policy Research (CalCenSyn).
Engage in community engagement with local and state-level community-based organizations.
Coordinate lab meetings with graduate research assistants.
Coordinate meetings across several state and National Institute of Health sponsored projects.