Clinical Research Coordinator - infectious diseases​/HIV

Clinical Research Coordinator - Infectious Diseases / HIV

Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine, Full Time, 86425 .

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will provide research coordination for the UCSF  Research Center (SF IDRC) within the HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine Division. The unit conducts new and ongoing clinical trials focused on several infectious diseases, including HIV, COVID-19, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and monkeypox. In this role, the coordinator will help screen, enroll, assist with all aspects of study visits and follow‑up, including data entry and coordination with the investigational pharmacy.

The CRC will also 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 audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned. The CRC will have contact with potential or enrolled participants who are COVID suspects or have confirmed COVID or other viral/respiratory infections such as influenza or tuberculosis and will be given appropriate training on infection control and PPE use.

The salary range for this role is $35.35 - $39.03 per hour.

San Francisco, CA (Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)).

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; some evenings and weekends.

• 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 participants, team members, other departments, and outside institutions and clinicians; and the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while working with a diverse participant population.
• Ability to work well independently after training, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills, oral/written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Responsible, motivated, efficient. Able to take initiative, prioritize, think critically, and meet deadlines. Comfortable working both independently and in a team setting.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with a wide range of health professionals, administrators, and research subjects. Comfortable interviewing participants on sensitive issues including high risk sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance use.
• Able to carry boxes and supplies weighing up to 20‑30 pounds, pack specimens into shipping containers, and deliver specimens to lab in a timely manner. Able to file heavy charts (up to 5 lbs.) in file cabinets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Excel, Access, Word, Publisher. Savvy internet user and experience using smartphone applications.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability. Work during some evening hours and/or early morning hours required, possible weekend hours.

• BA/BS degree in related field.
• Experience working with populations living with HIV and/or on HIV pre‑exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of other infectious agents. Knowledge of clinical research practices and longitudinal cohort studies.
• Two years' experience in clinical, community health setting and/or research setting.
• Two years' experience handling diagnostic specimens including safe handling and shipping practices.
• Advertising/publishing experience to assist with developing outreach and recruitment strategies.
• Fluency in the usage of UCSF IRB online IRIS system.
• Comfortable using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for outreach and recruitment.
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient…