Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies and may receive training and development to prepare for advancement within the clinical research series.

The incumbent will primarily support data management activities across one or more active or follow-up clinical trials, including collecting, entering, cleaning, and maintaining study data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with protocol requirements. Responsibilities will include performing data entry from source documents and supporting database management and data transfer processes, and assisting with basic data tracking and quality assurance activities.

In addition, the incumbent may provide limited support to broader clinical research coordination tasks, including helping prepare protocols for study initiation; assisting in the development of flow sheets, data forms, and source documents; supporting participant recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and retention activities; assisting research personnel in maintaining study schedules; completing study forms for submission to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; assisting with data analysis and the preparation of reports and tables; attending team meetings; and performing other duties as assigned.

The JJBH Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator position is with Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams’ Juvenile inJustice Behavioral Health (JJBH) research team in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital (ZSFG). The UCSF-ZSFG JJBH research team engages in a program of research that incorporates epidemiological/observation, behavioral intervention efficacy trial, and structural-level approaches to understanding how to improve behavioral health (HIV and sexually transmitted infections risk, psychiatric symptoms, substance use), legal (recidivism) outcomes for publicly (Medi-Cal) insured and/or systems-involved youth and young adults. The JJBH Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will join a national multi-cultural, multi-lingual team who are dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes and reducing health disparities among publicly-insured and/or system-involved youth and adult populations. The primary functions of this position will be on digital health and behavioral health projects. Example studies include evaluating a digital health app for foster youth that provides mental health and resource navigation services; developing a Less Restrictive Program (LRP) for youth detained in Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) programs who are interested in pursuing higher education; and assessing the impact of structural racism on the health outcomes of justice-involved youth.

Required Qualifications:

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Attention to details;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with patients or study subjects.
• BS/BA degree preferred.

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.

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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 here .

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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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.

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