Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Job title: Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

About the Role Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this entry-level role provides support and coordination for clinical research studies evaluating interventions for underserved populations worldwide, including a school-based mental health program. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will assist with protocol development, data collection and management, participant recruitment and retention, data entry and analysis support, and collaboration with international researchers and community partners on an NIH-funded global health protocol.

What You'll Do

• Help prepare protocols for the study.
• Design flow sheets, data forms, and source documents.
• Gather data on trial subjects.
• Apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Assist with recruitment, enrollment, registration, scheduling and retention of study subjects.
• Assist with maintaining subjects on study schedules.
• Complete study forms for sponsors/appropriate agencies.
• Collect, enter and clean data in study databases, ensuring data quality.
• Assist with data analysis.
• Assist with preparation of reports and tables.
• Attend team meetings.
• Assist with managing the study website.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school graduation and relevant experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and external institutions; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, diverse setting.
• Ability to work independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, calendaring (Google Calendar and Outlook), cloud storage (REDCap, Qualtrics), and other online tasks.

Nice to Have

• One or more years of research experience working on clinical trials.
• Experience with recruiting and/or managing study participants.
• Clear understanding of maintaining the security and confidentiality of participant data.
• Fluency in using the Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for protocol submission, renewal, and modification.
• Understanding of patient population to build rapport and gauge what is realistic and appropriate for participation.
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
• BS in Psychology or Education preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of UCSF policies on reimbursement, research guidelines, confidentiality and HIPAA; familiarity with medical terminology, data management tools (Access, Stata, SAS/SPSS, Teleform); and policies on patient safety and confidentiality.
• Experience applying regulations and guidelines: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, The Protection of Human Subjects, CHR regulations for recruitment and consent, and related procedures (including cash handling).