Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology has developed a clinical research infrastructure within the Division. The goals are to increase industry-sponsored research, create a system that will assist a physician within the division to operationalize an investigator-initiated study, and to develop a general cardiology cohort study. The purpose of this position is to carry out the needed tasks as a part of ongoing and future clinical and translational research projects in the Division of Cardiology.

MED-CORE-CARD

Full Time

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Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor, the incumbent will perform duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance to the next level within the series.

Incumbent’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, support the management of and coordinate 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, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; help to coordinate staff work schedules to ensure proper coverage;

assist with training of Assistant CRCs, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage PI’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 and 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 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  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $37.12 - $59.69 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology has established a comprehensive, multi-layered clinical research infrastructure to support and expand the Division’s research mission. This infrastructure supports industry-sponsored research, facilitates investigator-initiated studies, and advances a general cardiology cohort study, while offering clear opportunities for professional growth in clinical research operations and leadership. The Cardiology Clinical Research Unit (CCRU) supports 100-120 active clinical trials.

The CCRU research portfolio covers phase I- IV and post approval trial types and covers a diversity of trials ranging from pharmaceutical, device, preventative, and social behavioral research. Within the Division are sub-specialty sections for:
Adult Congenital Heart Disease;
Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Pulmonary Hypertension;
Cardiac Electrophysiology;
Critical Care Cardiology;
Cardio-Oncology and Immunology;
Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging;
General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology; and Prevention. The Division runs several clinical practices in multiple sites, conducts basic and clinical research, and educates medical students, residents, clinical fellows through ACGME as well as non-ACGME training programs.

In addition, the Division has significant and complex financial and administrative…