Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will join the Morrison Lab within the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. Neuroimaging research conducted within the Morrison Lab is focused on the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to neuromodulation and other alternative therapies for movement disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions.

The CRC will independently or with general direction from the Principal Investigator (PI), conduct clinical research studies, including study setup, coordination, execution, management, IRB submissions, clinical research rates, and other research-related activities.

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; coordination, recruitment and enrollment of research subjects; data collection, data entry, data transfers, data management, and data analysis; act as intermediary between services and departments; assist with training of other CRC team members, and assist the PI with oversight of the work of other research staff; other duties as assigned.

This work may involve international travel and between different imaging centers at multiple UCSF campuses as well as interacting with study physicians, researchers, technologists, and patients. This includes collaboration on studies with investigators in other departments such as neurology, neurological surgery, and psychiatry. Studies that the CRC may be involved with include investigator-initiated and industry-initiated studies and clinical trials, as well as national and international multi-center studies

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Experience working with patients or study subjects
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• 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.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S degree with a major in science or related.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
• Training/experience in the conduct of clinical research trials in an academic research environment
• Familiarity with UCSF processes and systems; experience and knowledge of IRB policy and procedure.
• Related lab/research experience
• Experience running clinical research studies, with a strong understanding of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols
• Experience with establishing/running a clinical trial
• Experience with data entry and cleaning
• Navigating study procedures, experience with consents, reviewing eligibility criteria, reporting of safety listings, entering of data and orders into medical record system, coordination and scheduling of hospital visits and follow ups with participants and study staff

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 here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.

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