Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center; Berkeley​/Burlingame

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position requires flexibility to work across various UCSF Medical Center locations, including UCSF Cancer Center in Berkeley and Burlingame.**

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) Clinical Research Network Office is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support the clinical research programs at our UCSF partner sites. 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 Clinical Research Manager (CRM), Operations Manager, 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.

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 the CRM and/or PI with oversight of other research staff;

manage Investigator’s protocols in the Institutional Review Board online systems, 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 UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is one of only two cancer centers in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious designation of “comprehensive” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

The HDFCCC integrates the work of researchers and clinicians dedicated to four fundamental pursuits: laboratory research into the causes of cancer progression; clinical research to translate new knowledge into viable treatments; compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care; and population research that can lead to improvements in prevention, early detection, and quality-of-life for those living with cancer. The twin pillars of precision medicine and precision population health guide research and treatment at HDFCCC.

• High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
• Experience in clinical research or demonstrated research or training experience that translates into a clinical research setting
• 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 multitask 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
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research, especially in the areas of biological sciences
• Experience with various computer program (Microsoft Office; internet-based databases) and using specialized software such as On Core
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