UCSF PSYCHIATRY

43275BR
Job Title	Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Code and Payroll Title	9335 Clinical Research Coordinator
Location	401 Parnassus Avenue
Department Name	Psychiatry
Work Days	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (flexible)
Shift	Days
Shift Length	8 Hours
Job Summary	JOB OVERVIEW The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will coordinate several research projects for the Program in Genetics and Epidemiology of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF. The CRC will be responsible for implementing new and existing research protocols and maintaining genetic databases. Studies include (but are not necessarily limited to): clinical trial on treatment of Hoarding Disorder, genetic research on Hoarding Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tourette’s Syndrome. Duties include recruitment and screening of research participants; scheduling of research participants; administration of clinical assessments; administration of neuropsychological testing and scoring neuropsychological data; coordination between collaborating research sites; and research administrative tasks such as processing research participation payments and ordering research supplies; preparing IRB application renewals and amendments; and supervision of volunteers and temporary employees. The CRC will also create and manage several databases and train volunteers and staff on and off-site on their use. In addition, the CRC will supervise post-doctoral fellows on the administration of clinical assessments and will train other staff on screening and participant flow. Additional duties include data analysis and scoring of clinical assessments (psychiatric questionnaires and interviews, for example), conducting targeted literature reviews in PubMed or PsychInfo to aid in the writing of grant proposals, presentations, or scientific manuscripts. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY The UCSF Department of Psychiatry is among the nation's foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity. 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.
Required Qualifications	• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities • Coursework in Psychology • Previous research experience • Proficient computer skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance • Ability to work independently • Detail oriented, highly motivated Note: Fingerprinting and background check required.
Preferred Qualifications	• BA/BS degree in a related science and knowledge of, or experience with, the basic techniques or methods required by the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Coursework in genetics • Experience with neuropsychological testing
License/Certification	n/a
Position Type	Full Time
Percentage	100%
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, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve. apply