Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols in neuromodulation for patients with substance use disorders, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Khaled Moussawi; may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

The laboratories of Dr. Moussawi and his collaborators aremultidisciplinary clinical neuroscience groups interested in how the brain processes neural signals related craving and compulsive drug use, and in understanding the neurobiology of relapse vulnerability. We conduct neuroimaging (MRI), EEG, behavioral, and clinical studies of patients with substance use disorders and deploy interventions like deep brain stimulation (DBS) or transcranial-focused ultrasound.

The CRC's 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; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, assist with training of Assistant CRCs, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research 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 within 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; and perform other duties as assigned.

The CRC will assist research personnel (along with neurologists, neurosurgeons and other medical staff) in coordination of clinical research studies with substance use disorders patients.  Duties will include frequent interactions with patients, coordinating complex clinic and study visits, managing research case report forms, collecting addiction-related data reports, various laboratory supplies and managing regulatory documents. Data analysis includes time series (human iEEG) and behavioral score reports for several studies on the neural mechanisms of substance use disorders using state-of-the-art technology.

There will likely be the opportunity to innovate and develop new methods in data science / signal analysis of EEG and psychophysical tasks. The CRC will also manage patient recruitment and coordinate patient visits, administrative and regulatory needs for multiple clinical research studies (e.g. IRB, grant preparation) and proposing new directions for analysis. Analysis will include various standard and specialized statistical methods, and will require a passion for learning new software tools (e.g., EEGLab., Fieldtrip, LeadDBS). This will involve programming scripts and code that can be used by the larger team. The CRC will also write reports, scholarly clinical research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for publication and can expect to be credited as an author. The CRC will work closely with clinicians, and can expect to conduct clinical assessments and work closely with patients by coordinating and administering, scoring, and evaluating study questionnaires/ interviews. There will be opportunities to shadow clinicians in the division and/or observe surgical implants as part of our research data collection.

Where applicable, the CRC will also assist in submitting recharge requests for research.

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Department Description

The Department of Neurology at UCSF is an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary and cutting edge research and clinical care. https://neurology.ucsf.edu/fast-facts .

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities or equivalent education/experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field is preferred but all those from all majors will be considered.
• At least 1 year of prior scientific human research experience
• Experience with FDA-regulated research
• 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.
• 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 experience in MATLAB or Python
• Ability to run scripts and develop code for use by the larger team
• 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

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

009335 CLIN RSCH CRD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M – F; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm