NeuSrg-ZSFG

Full Time

78059BR

Job Summary

The University of California San Francisco is seeking applications for the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research team. Within the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Brain and Spinal Injury Center (BASIC) is a large clinical and research division with over 40 physicians, nurses, research faculty, staff and trainees at the ZSFG Hospital campus. Many colleagues from other departments, other universities throughout the US, and other countries form an active group of investigators and staff with whom we collaborate. The incumbent will serve as a member of the BASIC TBI clinical research team.

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 Research Supervisor 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.

The CRC duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, both industry and federally funded. Duties may include screening and enrolling study subjects, scheduling subjects for study visits, administering questionnaires, collecting medical history and performing study procedures. Coordination of studies will require the CRC to act as intermediary between services and departments (e.g., neurosurgery, neurology, pharmacy, radiology) while overseeing data and specimen management; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, and assist the Research Supervisor at BASIC and/or PI with training and oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; 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 final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is home to leading physicians and scientists dedicated to treating patients with neurosurgical disorders and to the search for better therapies and cures. Our mission is to provide the best clinical care to our patients, investigate the most promising advances in neuroscience research, and train tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery.

We are recognized by U.S News & World Report to be the #2 hospital for neurosurgery and neurology services in the country. We have neurosurgery services at all major hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a full range of exceptional neurosurgical subspecialty care.

Our residency program is ranked #1 in the nation by Doximity and we are consistently the #1 NIH-funded neurosurgery program in the nation.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience in a clinical or hospital setting
• Knowledge in /experience with data abstraction and data entry.
• Knowledge in /experience with administering patient reported outcome measures and standardized assessments
• Must be a team-player, participating in assignments and taking on tasks of coworkers as needed by the group, which includes participating in weekly team meetings, juggling competing priorities of individually assigned studies and that of the research team as a whole, and communication/development of best clinical practice procedures within the team.
• 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.
• Excellent analytic and organizational skills, and an ability to operate independently, prioritize, and create detailed timelines and schedules for several different tasks, managing each task from beginning to completion.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, judgment, and diplomacy when communicating with staff and faculty at different levels of an organization; ability to work with diverse groups including physicians, researchers, faculty, fellows, students, nurses, and support staff. A proven ability to interact and effectively influence within a dynamic organization.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated and perform effectively under the pressure of deadlines and multiple competing projects. Ability to independently interpret and apply policies, respond to requests, resolve issues, and provide assistance to faculty and staff at all levels in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS with a major in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in clinical research
• At least one year of Research Assistant experience
• Prior experience with coordination of neurological/neurosurgical human subjects research studies
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
• Previous experience, or willingness, to perform neurocognitive assessments or other direct patient interactive tasks related to the needs of the specific clinical trials as assigned
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
• Good Clinical Practice Guidelines,
• Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA),
• UCSF policies including
• 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

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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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

Mission Bay (SF), Various Work Sites, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Variable between 8am-11pm, occasional nights & weekends