Study Coordinator - San Francisco, United States - University of California , San Francisco

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    Study Coordinator



    Proctor Foundation

    Full Time

    77393BR

    Job Summary

    The Study Coordinator will join a collaborative and exciting team of researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation studying eye diseases and global child health in the U.S. and internationally. Researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation conduct randomized controlled trials and large epidemiological studies aimed to reduce childhood mortality and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa as well as prevention of blindness globally. This position requires an employee with excellent communication and organizational skills who can be relied upon to play an integral role in implementing and disseminating the results of research studies conducted at the F.I. Proctor Foundation. The Study Coordinator's projects will primarily focus on sites in sub-Saharan Africa.

    Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to contributing to study design from a methodological standpoint, participating in the review and writing of protocols and study documents, helping to assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, coordinating meetings with the study team, reporting study progress to investigators and other stakeholders, maintaining finances, and generating subcontracts. This position requires excellent professionalism as the Study Coordinator will be working with governmental and academic regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers. This position will involve domestic and international travel to study sites for implementation and monitoring of visits. French language skills are preferred since the study sites are in French-speaking countries.

    Additionally, the Study Coordinator should have strong writing and communication skill as this employee will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, writing, editing, and formatting manuscripts, and managing and tracking the progress of manuscripts to high-impact medical journals. The person in this position must be comfortable working in a diverse team environment with little supervision to carry out their responsibilities. The employee should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on the prevention, treatment, and correlates of disease.

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    Department Description

    The F.I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology at UCSF is committed to engaging in research activities and providing state-of-art patient care that address infectious and inflammatory disease that cause blindness. The mission is the prevention of blindness worldwide through research and teaching focused on infectious and inflammatory eye disease.

    Required Qualifications

    • BA/BS with a major in related field (e.g. biostatistics, public health, epidemiology or related) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Independence, planning and decision-making abilities to complete assigned duties.
    • Proficiency with computers, including ability to operate personal computer software (for example, Word, Access and Excel, email, electronic calendaring, internet, et cetera) with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities.
    • Time management skills and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities in unit.
    • Ability to work in a team oriented setting, to prioritize work, and to follow through on routine assignments with minimal direction.
    • Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions.
    • One or more years of work experience in project management or clinical research, or related experience.
    • Ability to travel up to 10% of time to domestic and international study sites.
    • Ability to successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Graduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health or related field.
    • Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations, and policies.
    • Excellent customer service skills, pleasant, helpful and patient.
    • Effective, efficient and tactful oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to problem solve issues; listen, interpret and confirm understanding of others' communications; and, to be objective.
    • Understanding of HIPAA and IRB approval process
    • Ability to develop budgets and track finances.
    • Experience in writing, editing, and reviewing scientific manuscripts.
    • Experience conducting literature reviews and writing scientific papers.
    • Experience in clinical research or demonstrated research or training experience that translates into a clinical research setting.
    • Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
    • Proficient in French.
    • Relevant compliance certification.

    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

    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

    006229 RSCH CMPLNC ANL 2

    Job Category

    Research and Scientific

    Bargaining Unit

    99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

    Employee Class

    Career

    Percentage

    100%

    Location

    Mission Bay (SF)

    Shift

    Days

    Shift Length

    8 Hours

    Additional Shift Details

    M-F, 8AM-4:30PM