Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Neurotechnology Ethics

Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

75377BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision Principal Investigator (PI) Winston Chiong MD/PhD, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Asst. CRC) will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of a research study evaluating the ethics of novel neurotechnology.

Under direct supervision, the Asst. CRC will be responsible for: assisting/helping with the recruiting of research participants; applying understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; assisting in the scheduling and coordinating study participant visits; managing audio data files and coordinating transcription services; completing study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collecting, entering, and cleaning data into study databases; maintaining data quality; assisting with data analysis; assisting with preparation of reports and tables; attending team meetings; and performing other duties as assigned.

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Department Description

The Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is a clinical research unit within the UCSF Department of Neurology that investigates the clinical (neurological, cognitive, behavioral, neuroanatomic) characteristics of various neurodegenerative diseases. The Primary Investigator’s (PI) research within the MAC focuses on the decision-making processes in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities or equivalent combination of experience/training
• 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.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coursework in neuroscience and/or bioethics.
• Prior knowledge or experience with qualitative methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
• Comfort in working with patients with neurological disease.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
• Proven ability to work independently and keen attention to detail.

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.

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)

Additional Shift Details

M-F 9-5