Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

We are hiring an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Assistant CRC) to work on a multidisciplinary study: Assessing Digital Technologies in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) Using an In-Home Laboratory (FTD Home Lab). Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the Assistant CRC will have the opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research on digital technologies and neurodegenerative diseases.

The FTD Home Lab study aims to evaluate a novel in-home research system for participants with frontotemporal dementia. This research system includes a variety of digital technologies, including medication-minding pill boxes, a smartphone application, wristwatches that assess mobility and sleep, and sensors that monitor walking speed. The long-term goal of the study is to identify promising technologies that could be installed in participants' homes, thereby improving diagnosis and reducing study and participant burden by limiting the need for participants to travel to academic centers for research evaluations.

The Assistant CRC will be comfortable and confident troubleshooting common technical software and devices (e.g. email clients, web browsers, and web browser plugin software) and comfortable learning to troubleshoot new devices implemented in the research study. The Assistant CRC will be comfortable speaking about research technology in laymen’s terms to research participants. The Assistant CRC will be trained about the technologies by the Principal Investigator (PI).

The Assistant CRC will be responsible for coordinating remote data collection in participants’ homes; help prepare protocols for study initiation; coordinate personal transit to participant homes; help place and calibrate passive sensor devices in and around participant homes; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; 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; monitor device output for the duration of the study; manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and modifications; may provide technical support to participants and/or study team; communicate study proceedings with team and outside collaborators.

Department Description

Throughout the Department of Neurology at UCSF, our mission is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state-of-the-art translational research methods to discover the causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross-disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, we accelerate the pace of discovery and champion the University's global health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities
• California driver’s license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team
• 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

• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology
• Experience working with patients or study subjects
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases
• Experience managing and calibrating research technology for remote data collection

License/Certification

• California driver’s license

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

009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Remote / Telecommute

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 40 hours per week