Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview

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 Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, Principal Investigator (PI), and/or the Research Personnel Manager for the Investigational Trials Unit, specifically for Genitourinary Oncology program; may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

HDF Comprehensive Cancer Ctr
• Full Time
• 88050

Incumbent’s duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the management and coordination of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on 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; assist with training of Assistant CRCs and other CRC team members.
• Assist Research Personnel Manager and/or PI with oversight of other research staff.
• 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 relevant regulatory documents with the Regulatory department.
• Report study progress to investigators; participate in internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary notes:
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on experience and internal equity. The salary range is $34.32 - $55.19 hourly.

• HS graduation and sufficient experience to perform duties.
• Excellent attention to detail; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for coordination with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work independently, complete projects timely, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of research, especially in biological sciences.
• Experience with computer programs (Microsoft Office; internet-based databases) and specialized software such as OnCore.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and travel between campuses as needed; ability to stand for several hours.
• Experience in clinical research or related training; familiarity with specimen processing.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local research regulations and guidelines, and research practices in laboratory or clinical settings.
• Ability to apply relevant information to the assessment, interpretation, and processing of medical data; ability to interpret and apply policies and assist faculty and staff at all levels in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with a sensitive oncology patient population.

• Analytical and writing skills in a science/research environment.
• Fluency with the Committee on Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for protocol submissions, renewals, and modifications.
• Understanding of patient population to establish rapport and appropriate participation expectations.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of UCSF policies for reimbursement, research guidelines, confidentiality and HIPAA, and policies for patient safety and confidentiality; familiarity with medical terminology and data management tools (e.g., Access, Stata, SPSS, Teleform).
• Knowledge of clinical research in breast oncology; experience managing oncology clinical trials.
• Membership in a clinical research professional society.
• Experience applying regulations and guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA, protection of human subjects, CHR recruitment and consent, cash handling procedures, environmental health and safety training, and fire safety…