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Research Coordinator
Neuro-Memory and Aging
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Full Time
82843BR
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent 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 Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to Dr. Michael Geschwind's clinical research programs in several areas, including but not limited to : Huntington's disease, spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs), CADASIL, multiple system atrophy (MSA), rapidly progressive dementias (including prion diseases, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and antibody-mediated dementias), and other neurodegenerative diseases.
May be responsible for the coordination of one or more single or multi-site, active or follow-up clinical trials and observational studies; help prepare protocols for study initiation; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather and interpret medical, surgical and laboratory data regarding clinical study subjects; may apply understanding of inclusion / exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol-specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules and to make sure study visits run smoothly; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and / or appropriate agencies; collect, enter into and clean data in study databases, maintain data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend Geschwind team as well as Memory and Aging Center meetings; and perform other duties as assigned. Position may involve, after appropriate training, running an MRI scanner and assisting study physicians who are performing lumbar punctures and other procedures.
Department Description
The Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is a clinical research unit within the UCSF Department of Neurology that investigates the clinical (neurological, cognitive, behavioral, neuroanatomic) characteristics of various neurodegenerative diseases. The Primary Investigator's (PI) research within the MAC focuses on the decision-making processes in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's Disease (AD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
- Attention to details;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday
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