Clinical Research Coordinator

University of the Pacific

United States, California, San Francisco

155 5th Street (Show on map)

Dec 10, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Clinical Research Coordinator
Union Level
Department	Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry
Campus	San Francisco
Posting Number	201303891P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date	12/09/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Under the guidance of the Associate Director at the Center for Innovation and Translation, the Clinical Research Coordinator will assume a central role in implementing the multifaceted PRIMED grant funded by the National Institute of Health ( NIH), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ( NIDCR). Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, students, research faculty, clinical faculty, and staff, the incumbent will support a diverse research portfolio to achieve the overarching goals of the Practice-Based Research Integrating Multidisciplinary Experiences in Dental Schools ( PRIMED) grant. The role holder will coordinate participant recruitment for clinical research studies, manage sample collection and processing, and administer the clinical trial programs. Responsibilities extend to the development and completion of clinical trial documentation and reports. The University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of and responsiveness to the ways sociocultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc., impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. The position has an expected duration of no more than 3 years and is dependent upon continued availability of grant funding.
Essential Functions	PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a pivotal role in executing the multifaceted PRIMED grant awarded by the NIH NIDCR. Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, students, research faculty, clinical faculty, and staff, the incumbent will oversee various aspects of research support to ensure the successful delivery of PRIMED objectives. 1. Patient Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment of patients for PRIMED studies, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols. Targets include 500 participants for the biobank, 500 for oral cancer, and 200 for the sleep apnea study. Send clinical research information packets to new patients. 2. Clinical Research Coordination: Coordinate the clinical research programs under the PRIMED grant, including creating, organizing, maintaining, and auditing case report forms and clinical research documentation. Support additional innovation, research, and translation projects at the Dugoni School as required. Interact with patients by telephone, email, or in-person to communicate clinical research information, protocols, and processes. Coordinate clinical research patient flow and clinical activities; assist doctors in all phases of clinical research participant management. 3. Clinical Research Training Programs: Support the administration of various annual clinical research training programs. This involves reaching annual targets of 192 students, 20 clinical faculty, 15 residents, and 20 alums. Ensure research teams adhere to protocols and regulations through training and auditing efforts. 4. Biobank Setup and Sample Collection: Assist in setting up the Stanford-Pacific Biobank, collaborating closely with Stanford colleagues to ensure compliance with regulations and protocols. Collect human samples from clinics, conduct quality control checks, process samples in the laboratory, and facilitate their transfer to the Stanford Biobank. Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to collect and process data. 5. Data Management: Assist in acquiring, tracking, and evaluating research data. 6. Administrative Support: Coordinate meetings with investigators and program leadership to enhance coordination and communication. Support additional innovation, research, and translation projects at the Dugoni School as they are initiated.
Minimum Qualifications	Knowledge of: Research protocols and procedures, including maintaining and auditing clinical research documentation. Regulatory requirements related to clinical research and patient care. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel and Microsoft). Ability to: Work independently and collaboratively with a proactive and solution-orientated approach. Handle sensitive information, patient data, and biological samples with attention to detail and accuracy. Learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures as required by the role. Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of work related to clinical research and patient care. Experience: Two years' experience in biology, life sciences, or healthcare administration. Education: Bachelor's Degree. Working Conditions: Position is full time, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or biohazardous materials may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents. Occasional travel required.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of: NIH grant administration procedures and regulations. Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Regulations and protocols related to clinical research, including patient recruitment and biobanking. Data management and analysis software/tools. Ability to: Manage clinical research projects involving patient recruitment and sample collection. Coordinate interdisciplinary research teams and foster collaborations. Ensure adherence to research protocols and regulations through training and auditing. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, patients, and the public. Apply patient management and time management skills. Project a professional image and maintain professional composure and demeanor. Experience: Previous experience in clinical research administration. Demonstrated proficiency in data management and analysis. Previous experience in clinical or research settings, preferably in roles involving patient recruitment, data management, or administrative support. Proficiency in using REDCAP research data system. Education: Degree in public health, clinical research, or biomedical sciences. Other: Bilingual skills are helpful. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires alternative sitting and standing throughout the working hours, with occasional reaching and bending. Frequent handling of clinical and laboratory instruments requires the incumbent to possess sufficient motor neuron function to execute movements essential to performing sample collection and laboratory processing. Frequent telephone and computer use, including keyboard and mouse. The work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require the following safety precautions (OSHA training provided). Occasional lifting up to 25 Ilbs.
Hiring Range	$25.99 - $34.43 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.