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Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
Reporting to a the Research Manager and the Project Manager, the incumbent may have central responsibility for ensuring IRB approval and compliance, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment for a longitudinal cohort study. The Developmental Epidemiological Study of Children born through Reproductive Technology (DESCRT) is a longitudinal study that aims to establish an epidemiological cohort and biobank of children conceived spontaneously from subfertile couples or with reproductive assistance. The study team is examining the effects of parental factors and different reproductive treatment strategies on childhood outcomes with a focus on metabolic syndrome risk. The team is also examining the effects of the early uterine environment on the precursors of metabolic risk in the offspring. The CRC will support this National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Research, performing duties related to the support and coordination of this study (e.g., complete the consenting process, schedule screenings, facilitate multiple appointments); coordinate the data collection and operations of concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies. Additionally, the CRC will prepare protocol modifications when necessary, design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather and interpret medical, surgical and laboratory data regarding study participants; apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; keep patients on study schedules; complete study forms; collect, enter and clean data for study databases, maintain data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; and attend team meetings. 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 (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) 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 Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob, Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at the Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital campuses, the new Betty Irene Moore Women's Hospital at Mission Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $149 million. The Department has 100 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty and 270 staff.
The mission of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in patient care, scientific discovery, education, advocacy, and diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing quality health care services; educating health care providers and investigators; and conducting research to advance knowledge in our field. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Comfortable working in a reproductive clinic setting and interacting with both male and female patients regarding reproductive activities, procedures and the collection of biological samples.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical Research Coordinator accreditation from ACRP or SOCRA.
- 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.
- Schedule flexibility and availability on weeknights and weekends for patient recruitment events & availability for participants.
- Knowledge of location specific and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the location's 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.
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) |
University of California - San Francisco
May 15, 2024