Clinical Research Coordinator

IHPS (Health Policy Studies)

Full Time

87283BR

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 Principal Investigator (PI); will coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and UCSF and San Francsico VA Health Care System (SFVA) and regulatory agency policies.

The CRC position is for a Gastroenterology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety program. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be based at the SFVA working collaboratively Tonya Kaltenbach, MD in the Division of Gastroenterology as well as across other Divisions at the SFVA. The research projects are focused on improving endoscopy quality and advancing education. The incumbent will work closely with physicians and trainees in the endoscopy unit; perform independently or with general direction from the Principal Investigator to execute and manage several concurrent research protocols; coordinate the data collection and operations of studies under the guidelines of the research protocols and in compliance with regulatory agency policies.

Incumbent's 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 management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; manage Investigator's protocols in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) online system, 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 using technical reports, presentations, and emails; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate).

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 San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) provides GI specialty care in gastroenterology and hepatology to Veterans throughout northern California. This site is a center of excellence in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. GI faculty at the SFVAMC study novel endoscopic methods for evaluating diseases of the luminal GI tract and pancreas, chronic viral hepatitis, and helped develop national practice guidelines and patient/provider information to optimize the management of veterans with HCV infection. The SFVA faculty are active in basic science, clinical and translational research. Research is supported by VA merit awards, RO1s, VA innovations grants, GI society grants, and gifts from industry. The SFVA is one of three primary teaching sites for the UCSF Gastroenterology Fellowship. The endoscopic curriculum is designed to enhance the learning of critical endoscopy skills throughout the GI fellowship program, with the goal of graduating fellows who can adeptly perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for the whole spectrum of GI disorders. The SFVA is a center of excellence in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and chronic liver disease. Our faculty hold leadership positions in national GI societies, serve on the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, have served on society practice guideline committees, and on the editorial board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills to coordinate with a diverse study subject population, research team members at the SFVA and outside institutions.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on site at the San Francisco VA Medical Center 1-2 days per week (weekdays only).
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with data management, regulatory compliance, and project management.
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Prior experience in coordinating study recruitments in clinical research environments and differing participant pools and following existing strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
• Prior experience in designing and enhancing forms for data collection, manuscripts.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain systems for assuring protocol adherence and data quality.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies, and guidelines.
• Experience with database building, analysis, and data management with one or more 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) and Protection of Human Research Subjects, Institutional Review Board regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects, Environmental Health and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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

San Francisco VA Medical Center

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours