Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

13d•$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 Principal Investigator (PI); will coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and UCSF and San Francsico VA Health Care System (SFVA) and regulatory agency policies. The CRC position is for a Gastroenterology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety program. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be based at the SFVA working collaboratively Tonya Kaltenbach, MD in the Division of Gastroenterology as well as across other Divisions at the SFVA. The research projects are focused on improving endoscopy quality and advancing education. The incumbent will work closely with physicians and trainees in the endoscopy unit; perform independently or with general direction from the Principal Investigator to execute and manage several concurrent research protocols; coordinate the data collection and operations of studies under the guidelines of the research protocols and in compliance with regulatory 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 management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; manage Investigator’s protocols in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) 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 using technical reports, presentations, and emails; 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; and/or equivalent experience/training
Strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills to coordinate with a diverse study subject population, research team members at the SFVA and outside institutions
Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center 1-2 days per week (weekdays only)
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
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with data management, regulatory compliance, and project management

Nice To Haves

3-5 years relevant experience
Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation
Prior experience in coordinating study recruitments in clinical research environments and differing participant pools and following existing strategies to meet current recruitment goals
Prior experience in designing and enhancing forms for data collection, manuscripts
Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain systems for assuring protocol adherence and data quality
Experience with electronic medical records
Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies, and guidelines
Experience with database building, analysis, and data management with one or more 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) and Protection of Human Research Subjects, Institutional Review Board regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects, Environmental Health and Safety Training

Responsibilities

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 management
manage and report on study results
create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports
manage Investigator’s protocols in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) 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 using technical reports, presentations, and emails
participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols
perform other duties as assigned