This is a full-time position in the Medicine / Cardiology division

The purpose of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) position is to carry out the needed tasks as a part of ongoing and future clinical and translational research projects in the Division of Cardiology, particularly around COVID-19.

Under the supervision of the Scientific Program Manager or the Principal Investigator (PI), the CRC will perform duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance to the next level within the series.

The CRC’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, support the management of, and coordinate 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; manage and report on study results; create, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; help to coordinate staff work schedules to ensure proper coverage; assist with training of Assistant CRCs, and assist Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage PI’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research (CHR) online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval and University compliance; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; 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.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduate 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
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion in sensitive communications with patients and others. Demonstrated ability in handling a variety of confidential information appropriately
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
• Note: Physical/health screening required.

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