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Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage and coordinate several clinical studies in the Department of Ophthalmology, working with one or more faculty members, depending on the trial or project. The clinical studies supported by this position take place primarily located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where the position is based, and occasionally at other UCSF campuses. 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) for the study/trial; may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies. Required Qualifications HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilitiesAttention 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.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows. Database experience.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to develop patient recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals.Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects.Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions.Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment.Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines.Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up.Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.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 medical records.Ability to handle bio-specimens including experience with their processing, storage, and shipment.Ability to obtain and maintain an active phlebotomy license.Ability to perform technician ophthalmic skills including, but not limited, to noninvasive imaging, visual tests, refraction, and tonometry.Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPAA 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 GuidelinesHealth Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)The Protection of Human Research SubjectsCHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjectsEffective Cash Handling ProceduresEnvironmental Health and Safety TrainingFire Safety Training Required Qualifications HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities 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. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows. Database experience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to develop patient recruitment strategies in complex environments and differing patient pools, independently identifying recruitment leads, implementing new strategies, and continually adjusting strategies to meet current recruitment goals. Project management skills to oversee the administrative operations of the clinical trials program; knowledge of strategies for recruiting human subjects. Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems; excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to analyze complex and non-routine issues requiring innovative solutions. Ability to operate effectively in a changing organizational and technological environment. Ability to assess and respond to audit risk; ability to develop project plans/schedules and motivate team to meet deadlines. Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations. Fluency in spreadsheet software; ability to develop complex spreadsheets independently; demonstrated skills in audit preparation, execution, and follow-up. Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system. 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 medical records. Ability to handle bio-specimens including experience with their processing, storage, and shipment. Ability to obtain and maintain an active phlebotomy license. Ability to perform technician ophthalmic skills including, but not limited, to noninvasive imaging, visual tests, refraction, and tonometry. Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPAA 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