Ophthalmology
Full Time
78188BR
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage and coordinate several clinical studies in the Department of Ophthalmology, working with one or more faculty members, depending on the trial or project. The clinical studies supported by this position take place primarily located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, where the position is based, and occasionally at other UCSF campuses.
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 Principal Investigator (PI) for the study/trial; 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; interview patients and obtain consent for participation in research studies; 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; coordinate staff work schedules, and assist principal investigator with oversight of other research staff; 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; collect biospecimens such as patient blood samples; obtain basic non-invasive eye scans for research studies; and perform other duties as assigned.
This position is responsible for managing clinical studies including: independently drafting institutional research board submissions, modifications and communications, data management, patient follow-up, and regulatory tasks. Additionally, this position is responsible for compliance auditing and regulatory documentation. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the candidate has central responsibility for ensuring CHR approval and compliance, contract generation, negotiation and approval, subject recruitment, appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts. The main purpose is to ensure that clinical research commitments are met and that the programs maintain a reputation for excellence in all activities. The candidate will assume primary responsibility for communications with the institutional review board on behalf of the supervising physicians. The candidate will interface with other research staff, post-doctoral fellows, and medical students. The candidate will manage clinical trials including: consenting and enrolling subjects; administering questionnaires; ensuring laboratory work and required tests are carried out on time and appropriately; discussing informed consent forms with patients directly; shipping and handling of specimens sent to collaborating research laboratories; communicating with local, national, and international research laboratories; and managing the research data.
Note: This position requires a physical/health screening.
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Department Description
Ophthalmology became established as a department separate from Otolaryngology in 1912 at the University of California San Francisco. Since that time the Department of Ophthalmology has grown steadily and today includes the clinical facilities of three major hospitals. The Department of Ophthalmology is organized around faculty members with subspecialty skills and expertise. The department combines one of the nation's leading vision research programs with outstanding clinical care. The research and multicenter clinical facilities of the Department of Ophthalmology comprise the Beckman Vision Center.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
009335 CLIN RSCH CRD
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday