Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

75742BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI), the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.
The ACRC may be responsible for the coordination of one or more single or multi-site, active or follow-up clinical research studies; help prepare protocols for study initiation; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather and interpret medical, surgical and laboratory data; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; and perform other duties as assigned. The ACRC will be part of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center's Clinical Trials Program and the incumbent may be asked to work off-site some days, supporting the PI and Clinical Research and Community Outreach Coordinator to successfully perform outreach in San Francisco and the Bay Area in order to diversify study population. Part of these outreach duties include, but will not be limited to assist in the organization of educational and health fairs and events; support efforts at forums and workshops on brain health and caregiving issues for older adults as well as families, younger adults, and may assist with creating community education materials. This position might be asked to work on some weekends (at least 2-3 times per year) in order to attend certain community events.

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Department Description

The UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is a dynamic multidisciplinary clinical and translational research program investigating neurodegenerative diseases. Our research focuses on understanding the best predictive factors and earliest causative changes in neurodegenerative disorders.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities or equivalent education/experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-English
• Ability to successfully work with diverse and underserved populations, particularly Latino individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. This position will work with research participants who may have unease or unfamiliarity in research or medical settings. The ideal candidate will have some experience with or understanding of cultural and societal factors that may contribute to these circumstances in order to support research operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients or study subjects
• Training/experience in the conduct of clinical research trials in an academic research environment
• Familiarity with UCSF processes and systems; experience and knowledge of CHR/IRB policy and procedure.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases

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
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.

Organization

Campus

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)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; occasional weekend day for outreach event