What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator (San Francisco) position at University of California?
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational level of the series to coordinate and execute research protocols, as directed by the Principal Investigator, Investigators, the Center Research Supervisor, and/or the Center Director; the incumbent may coordinate the data collection and operations of concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and regulating agency policies. This position is to serve as the Clinical Research Coordinator for Community Responsive and Engaged Equity Research (CREER) in Mental Health projects within the Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, primarily the National Institute of Mental Health funded project titled, Community Health Worker Navigation to Support Mental Health. The study aims to improve mental health access and economic opportunity in the Mission District of San Francisco by expanding the community health workforce, strengthening cross-sector partnerships across health, social, and economic sectors, and addresses upstream structural factors such as housing instability, stigma, and fragmented care systems. By integrating traditional healing practices, health promotion, financial capacity building, and system coordination, the project aims to improve sustainable community resilience and to advance structural change to promote better mental health for all. The CRC for this center will work closely with Dr. Lisa Fortuna and project collaborators and partners, to help coordinate and support the research grant. Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor, the CRC will provide research assistance through a variety of tasks including: (1) aiding with participant recruitment, consenting, enrollment and retention; (2) coordinating all research activities in the San Francisco community including support of community health workers (CHWs) delivering the intervention; (3) primary and secondary data collection and database management; (4) project management and administrative duties; and (5) preparing reports for Institutional Review Boards, NIH, and any other necessary reports and database management related to the research project, including assisting with presentation and manuscript preparation. This position will be 100% based in San Francisco and will be expected to be onsite in the SF Community Partner location at least 3 days per week.
The full salary range for the Clinical Research Coordinator is $34.37 - $55.27 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $47.18 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Please note: this is a career appointment with an end date of September 15, 2027. Extension is contingent upon additional funding.
Salary : $34 - $55