Clinical Research Coordinator

Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

82070BR

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). They will coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

Incumbent's duties will primarily include recruitment, enrollment, and retention of research participants into the UCSF Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC); scheduling and performing study visits; and collecting, reviewing, and organizing study visit data to be uploaded to the centralized National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC). This position will allow the incumbent to be involved at all steps of a typical research visit with opportunities for several levels of staff and faculty engagement and mentorship. At times, the CRC will assist with training of Assistant CRCs and will assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI as needed for special projects. Through the course of daily activities, the incumbent will be asked to act in accordance with all relevant regulatory agencies; be responsible for study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; report study progress to investigators; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned.

The study will enroll older patients with neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's disease which causes cognitive and behavioral problems. Therefore, experience working with elderly populations and people with neurobehavioral symptoms, such as neurological or psychiatric patients, is strongly preferred. A minimum 2-year commitment is required.

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Department Description

The UCSF Memory and Aging Center's (MAC) mission is to deliver superb patient care to patients with neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's disease. In addition, we aim to discover the causes of and develop treatments for these disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents, postdoctoral fellows, and international scholars in the highest quality of clinical care and research.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities or equivalent experience/training.
• Ability to work on site/in-person.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills: excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and comfortability with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, with attention to detail complete projects in a timely manner and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in neuroscience, psychology, neurobiology, biostatistics or other related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Cantonese and/or Mandarin languages.
• 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 data entry and querying 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

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.

Organization

Campus

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)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8-5 PM