Company: University of California, San Francisco
Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator – Early Phase Oncology Program
Department: Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Location: Mission Bay
Position Type: Full Time
Percentage: 100%
Work Days/Shift: Monday – Friday
Requisition #: 74862BR
Job Summary: The Early Phase program has a multi-disciplinary team that works closely with patients, providing the resources and close cooperation of many specialists with deep expertise in diagnosing and treating early and late- stage cancer. Our physician-scientists are also researching and developing new and effective treatments for cancer, including clinical trials. The Early Phase program is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator with an interest in investigational drugs to have oversight over multiple clinical research projects and support our growing program.
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will independently, or with general direction, execute, manage, and coordinate clinical research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Manager, Principal Investigator (PI), and/or the Associate Director of Clinical Research Programs for the Early Phase program. The CRC will coordinate the administrative, data, and patient scheduling operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols and regulatory policies. The CRC will assist in the care of early and late-stage cancer patients while they participate in phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials. In the role, the CRC will attend clinic appointments, follow test results, and assist in ordering appropriate study-related procedures/tests. The CRC will have the opportunity to learn certain aspects of oncology including but not limited to prevention, early detection, treatment/medication management, and end of life care for cancer patients.
The CRC’s duties may include, but will not be limited to, supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies. This involves coordinating study required procedures and treatments for study patients; managing and updating databases to insure data integrity; acting as intermediary between sponsors, research staff, and various UCSF departments; assuring compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; assisting Clinical Research Manager, Associate Director of Clinical Research Programs and/or PI with research tasks; maintaining relevant regulatory documents in partnership with the Regulatory department; reporting study progress to investigators; participating in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and performing other duties as assigned.
Note: This position requires a physical/health screening.
Department Description: The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is one of only two cancer centers in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious designation of “comprehensive” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The HDFCCC integrates the work of researchers and clinicians dedicated to four fundamental pursuits: laboratory research into the causes of cancer progression; clinical research to translate new knowledge into viable treatments; compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care; and population research that can lead to improvements in prevention, early detection, and quality-of-life for those living with cancer. The twin pillars of precision medicine and precision population health guide research and treatment at HDFCCC.
Required Qualifications:
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
- Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of research, especially in the areas of biological sciences.
- Prior experience with various computer programs (Microsoft Office; internet-based databases) and using specialized software such as OnCore.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for several hours per day. May need to travel between one or more campuses via UCSF shuttle. Ability to stand for several hours of the day.
- Experience in clinical research or demonstrated research or training experience that translates into a clinical research setting.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local research regulations and guidelines, and research practice methods in a laboratory or clinical setting.
- Ability to apply relevant information to the assessment, interpretation, and processing of medical data.
- Ability to independently interpret and apply policies, respond to requests, resolve issues, and provide assistance to faculty and staff at all levels in a team- oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
- Ability to work with a sensitive population of patients (oncology patients).
- Prior analytical and writing skills in a science/research environment.
- Knowledge of clinical research in oncology.
- Knowledge and experience in managing oncology clinical trials.
- Membership in a clinical research professional society.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing / shipping infectious substances, database building / analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS / SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
- Knowledge of location specific and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the location’s mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.)
- Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, Health
- Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Protection of Human Research Subjects
- CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
- Effective Cash Handling Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety Training
- Fire Safety Training
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