Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Pediatrics - Critical Care

Full Time

83905BR

Job Summary

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Assistant 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 Clinical Research Team 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 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 and specimen management (including collection and processing of human biospecimens: blood, urine, nasal swab); manage and report on study results; enter, clean and update databases and reports; coordinate team work schedules, assist with training of additional Assistant CRCs, and assist PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of submissions 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; 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.

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 $28.48 - $45.80 (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 Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest and most complex departments in the School of Medicine (SOM). The department ranks 17th in the nation among Pediatric departments for funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The department is comprised of 17 divisions, with clinical income form inpatient and outpatient activities totaling over $90 million dollars in charges and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $40 million. The Department's mission includes research (both basic and clinical), education, patient care and public service. The Department's clinical enterprise is based at the 183-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, the 191-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. In 2019, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News and World Report.

The Division of Critical Care in the Department of Pediatrics provides compassionate, high-quality, state-of-the-art care for critically ill infants and children in a multidisciplinary setting. This environment supports our crucial mission of educating students, residents and fellows who are now leaders in academic pediatric critical care medicine.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members and outside institutions;
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule within a clinical research team.
• Ability to work well independently and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Spanish language fluency.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Fluency in the process of obtaining Committee of Human Research (CHR) approval including the online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols.
• Practical knowledge of human subjects research including confidentiality and HIPPA regulations; medical terminology, research policies and guidelines.
• RN degree and/or practical clinical experience in a Children's Hospital or ICU environment.
• Guidelines for safe packing/shipping human samples.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • Clinical Research Good Clinical Practice
  • Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • CHR 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 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

009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

Benioff Children's Hospital

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm