Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

10d•$34 - $55

About The Position

The University of California San Francisco is seeking applications for the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research team. Within the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Brain and Spinal Injury Center (BASIC) is a large clinical and research division with over 40 physicians, nurses, research faculty, staff and trainees at the ZSFG Hospital campus. Many colleagues from other departments, other universities throughout the US, and other countries form an active group of investigators and staff with whom we collaborate. The incumbent will serve as a member of the BASIC TBI clinical research team. The CRC 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 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. The CRC duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, both industry and federally funded. Duties may include screening and enrolling study subjects, scheduling subjects for study visits, administering questionnaires, collecting medical history and performing study procedures. Coordination of studies will require the CRC to act as intermediary between services and departments (e.g., neurosurgery, neurology, pharmacy, radiology) while overseeing data and specimen management; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, and assist the Research Supervisor at BASIC and/or PI with training and oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; 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; and/or equivalent experience/training
Experience in a clinical or hospital setting
Knowledge in /experience with data abstraction and data entry.
Knowledge in /experience with administering patient reported outcome measures and standardized assessments
Must be a team-player, participating in assignments and taking on tasks of coworkers as needed by the group, which includes participating in weekly team meetings, juggling competing priorities of individually assigned studies and that of the research team as a whole, and communication/development of best clinical practice procedures within the team.
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to be self-motivated and perform effectively under the pressure of deadlines and multiple competing projects.
Ability to independently interpret and apply policies, respond to requests, resolve issues, and provide assistance to faculty and staff at all levels in a team-oriented environment.
Advanced interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy when communicating with staff and faculty at different levels of an organization; ability to work with diverse groups including physicians, researchers, faculty, fellows, students, nurses, and support staff.
A proven ability to interact and effectively influence within a dynamic organization.
Excellent analytic and organizational skills, and an ability to operate independently, prioritize, and create detailed timelines and schedules for several different tasks, managing each task from beginning to completion.
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.
BA/BS with a major in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in clinical research
At least one year of Research Assistant experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in /experience with data abstraction and data entry.
Knowledge in /experience with administering patient reported outcome measures and standardized assessments
Previous experience, or willingness, to perform neurocognitive assessments or other direct patient interactive tasks related to the needs of the specific clinical trials as assigned
Prior experience with coordination of neurological/neurosurgical human subjects research studies
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) 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 applying the following regulations and guidelines: Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA), UCSF policies including 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
License/Certification Preferred: Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals

Responsibilities

supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, both industry and federally funded
screening and enrolling study subjects
scheduling subjects for study visits
administering questionnaires
collecting medical history and performing study procedures
act as intermediary between services and departments (e.g., neurosurgery, neurology, pharmacy, radiology) while overseeing data and specimen management
create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports
coordinate staff work schedules, and assist the Research Supervisor at BASIC and/or PI with training and oversight of other research staff
manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system
help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies
oversee study data integrity
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