Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary At the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, the Tee Lab, led by Dr. Boon Lead Tee, focuses on advancing culturally and linguistically appropriate cognitive assessment tools, fostering the development of novel instruments for syndromic differentiation across languages, and deepening our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying language and cognition. The lab collaborates with scientists and researchers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, India, and Turkey, with the overarching goal of elucidating the neural basis of bilingualism and dementia syndromes from cross-linguistic perspectives. Through this work, the Tee Lab seeks to promote language diversity in cognitive research and to enhance equitable care for speakers of diverse languages.
The Ta Park Lab, led by Dr. Van Ta Park in the UCSF School of Nursing, focuses on addressing health and healthcare disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations, particularly within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The lab's research emphasizes community engagement, mental health equity, and culturally informed interventions to reduce disparities and improve well-being across these groups.
Under the supervision of Principal Investigators (PIs), the incumbent will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies of participants with language difficulties enrolled within the UCSF Memory and Aging Center and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.
May be responsible for the coordination of one or more single or multi-site, active or follow-up research visits; help prepare protocols for study; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; and perform other duties as assigned. This is a 60% position, all hours are in person. 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 This position will be a joint appointment between the Tee Lab and the Ta Park Lab.
At the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, the Tee Lab, led by Dr. Boon Lead Tee, focuses on advancing culturally and linguistically appropriate cognitive assessment tools, fostering the development of novel instruments for syndromic differentiation across languages, and deepening our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying language and cognition. The lab collaborates with scientists and researchers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, India, and Turkey, with the overarching goal of elucidating the neural basis of bilingualism and dementia syndromes from cross-linguistic perspectives. Through this work, the Tee Lab seeks to promote language diversity in cognitive research and to enhance equitable care for speakers of diverse languages.
Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities and/or equivalent combination of experience/training
- Native language abilities in Cantonese (expressive and receptive language as well as reading and writing) and English. Additional language skills in Mandarin preferred but not required. This position will specifically reach out to Asian population in the Bay Area; therefore, a bilingual and bicultural candidate is required.
- 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 establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.
- Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields, and one or more years of recent, directly related work experience following degree completion, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in REDCap, Qualtrics, or other research software for data management; and experience in data management and data entry
- Experience working with patients or study subjects.
- Bilingual (Mandarin-English) Medical Interpreter Certification.
- Knowledge or experience with basic clinical research techniques and methods, such as subject screening, consenting, and privacy practices (including CITI or similar certification); and knowledge of IRB procedures including study applications, renewals, and modifications
- Experience performing community outreach with Asian population.
- 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.
- Preparation of reports and PowerPoints and compilation of data for presentation at meetings
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA 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
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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 Limited Appt
Location San Francisco, CA
Additional Shift Details varies, during hours 8-5 M-F
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