Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

MED-CORE-PULM

Full Time

82916BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Research Program oversees human subjects-based research operations in end-stage non-malignant lung diseases and lung transplantation. Dr. Hays, a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Lung Transplant Program, is a PI in the UCSF ALD and LT Research Program and conducts clinical trials within this program.

The Program functions within the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine. Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (Steven Hays) this position will perform entry level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.

The Research Coordinator will support and assist with coordinating several ongoing studies focused on patient centered outcomes in lung transplantation and advanced lung disease. The incumbent will learn how to and assist the PI and research coordinators with identification, enrollment, registration of subjects, administer structured surveys; under direct supervision, perform discrete, validated physical assessment batteries, observe spirometry (a test of lung function), data abstraction from electronic or paper medical records and data entry into clinical databases. Further training include how to collect and transport biologic samples (blood and lung lavage fluid) to collaborating laboratories for labeling, processing, storage, and shipping to collaborators. In addition, for ongoing multi-center collaborations, duties are like those described above but also include interacting and coordinating with research coordinators and PIs at other centers. Under direct supervision, this entry level position will learn about informed consent and discrete physical assessment tests, how to administer structured surveys, and process stipends for patients with lung transplant participating in clinical trials. Under direct supervision and guidance of the PI, the Research Coordinator will learn how to write/edit study protocols, and submit IRB renewals, and general support of academic activities such as helping draft tables and figures for scientific abstracts and manuscripts.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $28.48 - $45.80 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Program includes the UCSF Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine division (based at the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites), the Pulmonary and Critical Care divisions of the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the San Francisco VA Medical Center, and at UCSF's Mission Bay campus. Each emphasizes different aspects of care for patients with lung disease and lung disease research. The Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Division in the Department of Medicine have a long history of providing outstanding clinical care, performing innovative research and training academic scientists and physicians. We currently have active, well-funded clinical, translational and basic research programs in lung development, international lung health, pulmonary immunology, genetics of pulmonary and allergic diseases, lung transplantation, microbial pathogenesis, airway diseases, acute lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary malignancies and pulmonary health disparities. Our large, NIH training grant has been continuously funded since 1966. Nearly a quarter of all academic pulmonologists in the United States have trained at UCSF. This combined unit includes: 7 outpatient clinics, 4 inpatient services, a pulmonary function diagnostic center, 15 independent wet labs, 4 independent research service cores, 6 independent clinical research units, one specialty destination program, and the Nina Ireland Program in Lung Health focusing on philanthropic activities.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• 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.
• Willingness and interest in working directly with extremely sick patients being evaluated for or who have undergone lung transplantation - will involve working with study subjects who may be hospitalized, including in the Intensive Care Units.
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical record data abstraction and entry into online database
• Physical dexterity needed to perform muscle strength testing,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable study environment in which study tasks are completed in between clinical appointments in different physical locations on the Medical Campus
• Ability to know when a study subject is too sick to complete components of the research visit
• Willingness to assist in performing spirometry-an aerosol generating procedure-in the era of COVID19. Of note, full personal protective equipment will be provided, coordinator will be offered time to undergo full COVID19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) prior to performing spirometry, and all patient participants will be ruled out for COVID19 by nasal swab PCR testing prior to undergoing testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with medical terminology.
• Experience working with patients with severe lung disease requiring supplemental oxygen support
• Familiarity with health-related quality of life measures
• Previous experience as a clinical research coordinator including subject recruitment and survey administration
• Proficiency with conversational and medical Spanish
• Phlebotomy license; if not licensed, be willing to be trained and certified to perform phlebotomy
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Experience processing blood specimens

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

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours