Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Part Time

66695BR

Job Summary

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) will support research on the Changing Health Through Food Support for Diabetes Study (CHEFS-DM) and the Nutrition-Supported Diabetes Education Program (NU-DSMP) Study. CHEFS-DM and NU-DSMP are studies funded by the National Institutes of Health to test the impact of medically tailored food support and nutrition education interventions among low-income and/or food insecure people living with type 2 diabetes in the San Francisco Bay Area. UCSF is partnering with the community-based nutrition agency Project Open Hand (POH) to provide the interventions under study. POH has been providing food support to individuals with illnesses who are unable to meet their nutrition needs for 35 years and is a leader in Food is Medicine research and policy initiatives. Participants are being recruited primarily from community clinics in San Francisco and Alameda Counties. The ACRC will work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and the two Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist in executing and coordinating research protocols under the guidelines of UCSF and regulating agency policies. The ACRC will conduct study activities in both English and Spanish.

The ACRC’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the coordination of tasks for the CHEFS-DM study; assisting in coordinating efforts for study recruitment, enrollment, and retention of study participants; assist in coordination of study activities between UCSF, POH, and community clinic partners and in other community settings as needed; attend team meetings; assist in keeping participants on schedule with study visits; enter data into study REDCap databases, maintaining data quality; help design study documents such as flow sheets, data forms and source documents; assist with preparation of reports and tables; assist in helping assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; assist in documenting adverse events and reporting adverse events to the appropriate parties; and perform other duties as assigned. The ACRC will work in close collaboration with other CHEFS-DM research staff and study investigators, as well as with community partners, necessitating excellent communication skills, organization skills, and the ability to balance collaboration with proactivity and independence.

Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care for over a decade. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $45 million dollars.

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.
• 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.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients or study subjects
• Prior research experience – qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• Experience using REDCap or online data collection tool
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• 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)

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 4 hour shifts