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Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary 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.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will work on the Brain-Computer Restoration of Arm & Voice (BRAVO) Clinical Trial (https://changlab.ucsf.edu/overview) under Dr. Edward Chang in the UCSF Neurosurgery Department. The goal of the BRAVO study is to develop an implantable device that translates brain signals for movement and communication into written text and vocalized speech. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with participants who are quadriplegic and cannot speak. A typical day may include driving to the patient's home for data collection or working on administrative tasks such as scheduling medical appointments, revising and submitting regulatory documents, recruiting new participants, and ordering medical supplies.
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. The Clinical Research Coordinator will, independently or as directed by the Principal Investigator (PI, Dr. Chang), execute, manage and coordinate clinical and/or research protocols, and may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies. Primary responsibilities will include data-collection from patients, generation and dissemination of clinical data and visualizations, conversion of data to usable data formats, and management of data files. Secondary responsibilities include liaison communications with collaborators, assistance with technical set-ups for research data collection, and assistance with experiment planning and study logistics. Other responsibilities may include administrative support for clinical research, including activities relating to regulatory approvals, consent documentation, and the like. In all cases, collegial and productive interactions with laboratory personnel, other clinical and research colleagues, administration colleagues, and patients and families will be essential. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is home to leading physicians and scientists dedicated to treating patients with neurosurgical disorders and to the search for better therapies and cures. Our mission is to provide the best clinical care to our patients, investigate the most promising advances in neuroscience research, and train tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery.
We are recognized by U.S News & World Report to be the #2 hospital for neurosurgery and neurology services in the country. We have neurosurgery services at all major hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a full range of exceptional neurosurgical subspecialty care. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
- 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.
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
- Proficient experience working with MS Office and web-based interfaces.
- Experience in pro-actively applying problem solving skills to maintain database integrity, identifying and correcting errors as needed.
- Experience in rapidly learning and understanding clinical challenges faced by the study population with the ability to use this knowledge to establish rapport and interact sensitively and effectively with subjects.
- Experience working in the context of a hospital or research setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from college with BA or BS in physical or biological sciences or related field and two years of relevant clinical/basic research experience.
- Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) IRB-iRIS (formerly iMedRIS) for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
- Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- 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, 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
- Quality control procedures: Oversee data integrity; initiate assessments of the adequacy of existing policies and procedures on subject recruitment, data collection, and data management. Update and maintain a procedure manual documenting all study-related procedures; help develop a plan to ensure consistency in data collection and data entry. Implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures
- Experience with multi-OS environment including Windows, Mac OS, Linux/UNIX
- Experience in rapidly learning and independently utilizing new database management systems, e.g., MySQL, SQLite
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 009335 CLIN RSCH CRD Job Category Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX) Additional Shift Details M-F 8-5 |
University of California - San Francisco
April 23, 2024