Clinical Research Coordinator (Phlebotomy)

About the role

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work at an independent level to assist the Principal Investigators, project directors, and Senior Clinical Research Coordinators with implementing study protocols, study coordination, data/specimen collection, data management, and quality assurance. The incumbent will recruit, screen, enroll, and follow study participants, and interact with health care providers, clinical researchers, collaborators, funders, and varied administrative and professional staff for a new project known as the PASC-RECOVER (Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery) Project.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, enroll, and follow study participants
• Interact with health care providers, clinical researchers, collaborators, funders, and varied administrative and professional staff
• Assist with implementing study protocols, study coordination, data/specimen collection, data management, and quality assurance

Requirements

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities
• Certified phlebotomy experience or equivalent certification to perform phlebotomy
• 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

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in phlebotomy issues, including performing phlebotomy, working knowledge of tubes and procedures required for blood draw of clinical laboratory tests, and sample processing for T-cell assays, flow cytometry, and other research assays; basic laboratory techniques (safe handling practices, preparing and labeling samples and reagents for studies, proper use, storage, and disposal of reagents)
• Experience with translational research trials, statistics and/or data management; knowledge of clinical research practices and longitudinal cohort studies
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups
• Comfortable interviewing subjects on sensitive issues including high risk sexual practices and illegal drug use
• Knowledgeable in phlebotomy issues, including working knowledge of tubes and procedures required for blood draw of clinical laboratory tests, and sample processing for T-cell assays, flow cytometry, and other research assays; basic laboratory techniques (safe handling practices, preparing and labeling samples and reagents for studies, proper use, storage, and disposal of reagents)
• Conversational Spanish language skills with medical terminology
• 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
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF 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.)
• Familiarity with treatments for HIV-related infections and medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for handling diagnostic specimens including packing/shipping infectious substances
• 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, License/Certification California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) or equivalent license to perform phlebotomy in the State of California

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Independent project completion
• Prioritization of multiple projects

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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.

Schedule

Not specified