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UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

Clinical Research Coordinator - Post Scd Program

Medical ResearchConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$40.14 - $64.55In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent experience or training is required.
  • Previous research experience and demonstrated skills to perform the assigned duties and responsibilities are required.
  • The role requires attention to detail, articulateness, self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and effective verbal and written communication to coordinate with study subjects, team members, other departments, and outside collaborators.
  • The role requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
  • The role requires the ability to work independently, complete projects promptly, and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • A demonstrated record of excellent attendance and reliability is required.
  • The role requires tact and discretion in sensitive communications with patients, victims’ families, physicians, and others.
  • The role requires positive interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • The role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise discretion, and make sound decisions when evaluating urgent situations.
  • The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide detailed status updates to the research team.

Responsibilities

  • Execute, manage, and coordinate routine duties of the POST SCD research program alongside other clinical research coordinators under the guidance of the principal investigator and/or study team.
  • Independently or with general direction, execute, manage, and coordinate more than 10 research projects as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or principal investigator; coordinate data collection and operations for concurrent clinical research studies under research protocols and institutional and regulatory policies.
  • Support management and coordination of one or more clinical research studies; act as an intermediary between the research team and collaborators; oversee data and specimen management; manage and report study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases, datasets, and reports.
  • Coordinate staff work schedules, assist with training assistant clinical research coordinators, and assist the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or principal investigator with oversight of research staff.
  • Manage investigator protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, including renewals, modifications, and implementation of new studies; participate in reviewing and writing protocols to obtain institutional review board approval; help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee study data integrity, implement periodic quality-control procedures, obtain institutional approval before study initiation, maintain regulatory documents, report study progress to investigators, and participate in internal and external audits or protocol reviews.
  • Enroll, consent, and interview research subjects through the San Francisco Medical Examiner collaboration and sudden cardiac death survivors at UCSF.
  • Bank and organize blood and other tissue specimens; obtain and manage histology slides and photographs; analyze trichrome slides and enter results in the study database.
  • Collect additional data from patient records at source and referring hospitals, including through telephone calls and chart reviews; collect and review past medical record data from available clinics and hospitals; interview victims’ families to follow up on obtained history.
  • Develop recruitment and retention strategies, screen and enroll study subjects, and identify next of kin of sudden cardiac death and trauma victims.
  • Discuss donation of cardiac tissue and DNA samples with next of kin; obtain written consent when eligible under the protocol; arrange receipt and transfer of research samples to the DNA bank and storage in the principal investigator’s laboratory.
  • Arrange appropriate testing, appointments, phone calls, emails, and faxes; interface with San Francisco Fire Department paramedics to obtain records for enrolled cases; enter pertinent information into the database.
  • Maintain relationships with subjects’ families, support communication and retention, respond to diverse needs, schedule follow-up appointments, and act as an intermediary; discuss study outcomes with providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Obtain informed consent from family members, review information with subjects, and assess and advocate for patient safety throughout protocol procedures.
  • Oversee subject reimbursement and resolve discrepancies and issues.
  • Coordinate with staff to complete procedures, properly store specimens, collect required visit data, and ensure correct shipping and labeling; coordinate with studies, technicians, and affiliated groups to support scheduling efficiency.
  • Review medical charts and electronic records to extract medical information and other study data; recommend improvements to patient coordination, data collection and management, protocol adherence, and study collaboration.
  • Enter data from visits, procedures, laboratory tests, and subject participation into databases in a timely manner; manage protocol database structures and update databases to improve analysis and management; create databases and comprehensive datasets as requested.
  • Maintain data collection forms and letters; query and analyze databases; create, clean, update, and format databases; work with the supervisor to maintain complete and accurate study data and analyze data as available.
  • Assist the principal investigator in analyzing and writing results; recommend protocol changes; meet with the principal investigator and research staff to review results and discuss protocol and research direction; prepare results for presentations and create slide and poster graphics.
  • Train staff and others on research protocols, procedural changes, data collection and entry, database procedures, medical chart review and storage, and related procedures; attend and participate in regular team meetings.
  • Oversee data integrity and assess the adequacy of policies and procedures for subject recruitment, data collection, and data management; maintain a procedure manual and help ensure consistency in data collection and entry.
  • Implement quality-control procedures, prepare data distribution agreements, suggest administrative infrastructure changes for increasing study complexity, modify data collection instruments, schedule staff time, and maintain subject tracking systems.
  • Arrange exchange and transport of specimens with collaborating investigators and staff; manage specimen solutions, containers, and transport systems; ensure incoming sample data are correctly interpreted and used for analysis and publications; ensure sample integrity and security.
  • Enter new and existing protocols into the Committee on Human Research online system; coordinate with Committee on Human Research analysts to maintain protocols.
  • Design and improve case report and data collection forms, provide manuscript feedback, and maintain systems that ensure protocol adherence and data quality.
  • Review, renew, modify, and submit Committee on Human Research applications and protocols on time; liaise between the Committee on Human Research and study investigators; conduct quality-assurance checks and ongoing protocol evaluation and improvement.
  • Ensure studies comply with the Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and UCSF regulations; initiate and follow up on Committee on Human Research submissions and modifications and track approval status.
  • Maintain regulatory documents, monitor data-submission timelines, document adverse events and submit them to appropriate departments, and protect patient confidentiality in communications with agencies, providers, studies, and departments.
  • Participate in and cooperate with internal and external audits or protocol reviews and prepare required documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fluency using the Committee on Human Research online iMEDris system to submit, renew, and modify protocols.
  • Familiarity with FileMaker Pro for data collection and management.
  • Experience with coding.
  • Previous budget management experience.
  • Experience with electronic and hardcopy medical records.
  • Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for reimbursement, research guidelines, confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations; understanding of the UCSF research mission and policies and procedures for patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, requirements for packing and shipping infectious substances, database building and analysis, and data management using some of Access, Stata, SAS, SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
  • Experience with biostatistics and epidemiological analytic techniques.
  • A bachelor's degree (BA or BS), with rigor of science education.
  • Excellent computer skills and expert familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, and Adobe graphic programs.
  • A science, research, or medical background.

About the Company

UCSF

Public health sciences university in San Francisco

UC San Francisco is a public research university in San Francisco focused solely on health sciences, combining professional education with biomedical research and patient care. Its schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy train clinicians and scientists, while teams investigate cancer, immunology, genomics and neuroscience. UCSF Medical Center and Benioff Children's Hospitals connect clinical care with faculty research and training, and university clinics serve patients across Northern California. Founded in 1864, UCSF is the University of California campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and biomedical research, based in San Francisco.

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