Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

The Sobhani Research Group (PI: Nasim Sobhani) is dedicated to improving the care of pregnant individual and their infants. The bulk of our studies are focused on diabetes in pregnancy and how to optimize the care of pregnant people living with diabetes. Our studies examine how to improve perinatal outcomes for pregnant individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes; leverage advanced diabetes technology in the pregnant population; diagnose and manage gestational diabetes; and better support the emotional and behavioral needs of pregnant individuals with diabetes.

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, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI); may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

Incumbent'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, including ensuring complete and accurate data capture; attend regular meetings with the PI and/or other members of the study team; 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; support the development and submission of publications, presentations, reports, and other study-related documents; and perform other duties as assigned.

The CRC will assist the Sobhani Research Group with multiple projects. The CRC will design and develop RedCap databases, enroll patients in research studies and complete chart reviews, data collection and data for later data analysis. The CRC will also perform and/or coordinate biospecimen collection with study participants, coordinate with research team staff, perform initial sample processing and stabilization, and ensure transfer of the specimens to partnering research labs as needed. The CRC will work on IRB/CHR applications and submit protocols, regulatory documents, modifications and updates to the CHR for various ongoing studies. The CRC will coordinate with our multidisciplinary team and collaborators across departments within UCSF as well as non-UCSF campuses. This includes outreach and communication with referring healthcare providers and patient support organizations.

A successful candidate will have a desire to work directly with patients; be passionate about supporting research studies that aim to improve our understanding of pregnancy complications; be dedicated to optimizing the care of individuals with medically complex pregnancies; be committed to the development of evidence-based practices. They will be an independent problem-solver with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. They will have a high level of professionalism, an exceptional attention to detail, and experience managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is interested in academic research, medicine, health care, or public health. A two-year commitment is preferred.

DEPARTMENT INFO:

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob, Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at the Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital campuses, the new Betty Irene Moore Women's Hospital at Mission Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $150 million. The Department has 134 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 22 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty and 270 staff.

The mission of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in patient care, scientific discovery, education, advocacy, and diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing quality health care services; educating health care providers and investigators; and conducting research to advance knowledge in our field.

Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application and interview processes. If you would like to request accommodations, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. If workplace accommodations are needed after a job offer is made, please contact the supervisor and/or Disability Management Services (DMS) at (415) 476-2621 to initiate the interactive process.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: - HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training - 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. - Reliable, self-motivated, and able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills - Capable of discussing personal topics with patients in a compassionate, sensitive manner - Experience with electronic medical records. - Experience with REDCap PREFERRED: - Fluency in the Spanish language - 2 years of full-time work experience in a related field - Experience caring for and/or interacting with individuals living with diabetes - Proficiency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online 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. - 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 platforms. - 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