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Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator (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 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 initiative this position supports is expected to take approximately two years.
The CRC'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, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the UCSF Institutional Review Board 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; interface with collaborating investigators within the UCSF system and other institutions around the country; maintain all regulatory documents; report study progress to investigators; and participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
The primary project will be to work with the PI to implement the Aims of several grant-funded projects including: two randomized trials of the effects of drinking alcohol within guideline-recommended limits versus alcohol abstinence on arrhythmia occurrence, continuously-recorded glcose, sleep, and step counts inferred from wearable devices; a randomized trial of the effects of smoking cannabis versus avoiding it among ambulatory individuals wearing continuously recording ECGs, glucose monitors and Fitbits; a digital mobile app-based study to collect data from patients undergoing catheter ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation; a cohort study assessing effects of both long-term and short-term tobacco smoke exposure on heart health; working with a large Digital Research Infrastructure, including enrolling participants and interviewing them about their experience utilizing a novel Covid-19 Contact Tracing Technology. This will include: identifying and recruiting patients/participants; maintaining all regulatory elements (UCSF Institutional Review requirements); drafting and implementing research protocols; creating and managing data and databases; creating, organizing, and curating data sheets; developing and following operations manuals; working with patients/participants to ensure retention and compliance with protocols; working with physicians and nurses to correctly implement research protocols; delivering intravenous medications or placebo; obtaining electrophysiology measurements (to be trained if needed); fitting patients with wearable ECG monitors, event monitors, and alcohol wrist sensors (to be trained if needed); processing biospecimens; answering phone calls and emails from patients/participants and collaborating investigators; scheduling patient/participant visits as well as investigator meetings (including coordinating with members of the Data Safety Monitoring Board - DSMB and scheduling meetings and preparing documents for those meetings); drafting grants, manuscripts, abstracts, and IRB applications/modifications; working with the research pharmacy to deliver masked drug and placebo; and organizing all study-related materials, including paper and electronic forms. Duties will also include measurements of data obtained from Electrocardiography (ECG) recordings (both surface and intracardiac) and consenting and scheduling patients for various visits. 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 Department Description The Division of Cardiology is one of the largest clinical, research and training divisions of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at UCSF. The Division has developed a well-established Cardiology Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) which supports 60-70 active clinical trials. The CCRU research portfolio covers phase I- IV and post approval trial types and covers a diversity of trials ranging from pharmaceutical, device, preventative, and social behavioral research. Within the Division are sub-specialty sections for: Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Pulmonary Hypertension; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Critical Care Cardiology; Cardio-Oncology and Immunology; Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging; General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology; and Prevention. The Division runs several clinical practices in multiple sites, conducts basic and clinical research, and educates medical students, residents, clinical fellows through ACGME as well as non-ACGME training programs. In addition, the Division has significant and complex financial and administrative relationships with the Department of Medicine (DOM) and the UCSF Medical Center, as well as large patient care programs in the sections noted above, large clinical, Federal, and privately supported research programs and six faculty laboratories.
The Division has 80 full-time faculty, several non-faculty academics, 36 clinical fellows, several post-doctoral research fellows, and approximately 60 research support and administrative staff. The Division currently expends over $22 million per year in pursuit of its clinical, research, training, and service missions. While the Division is primarily split between the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses, clinical fellows have rotations at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Proficiency in data management using Excel, Access, or a similar database.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- At least three months of experience in medical research.
- Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMedRIS system 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.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 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
- 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
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 diversity.ucsf.edu
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) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm |
University of California - San Francisco
Feb 07, 2025