Staff Research Assoc. II

Position Definition:

The incumbent will serve as the Study Coordinator for the research project and will provide day-to-day study coordination activities for research studies involving opioid dependence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create study protocol, consent forms and all other materials requiring IRB approval

• Obtain all UCSF, VA and other regulatory approvals required to begin and continue study operations

• Coordinate the daily study operations

• Work closely with Investigators to develop and modify the protocol and ensure all Investigators are trained on protocol

• Coordinate with NCIRE Contracts and Grants staff and other study team members to meet regulatory and sponsor reporting

• Serve as the primary contact for the study

• Oversee systems for tracking / monitoring study progress to ensure adherence to timelines, SOPs, and applicable regulations

• Maintain essential research study documentation

• Work closely with the project manager to develop recruitment strategy and materials, and ensure adherence to the enrollment goals of the study

• Recruit participants for the study

• Responsible for providing and documenting Informed Consent

• Schedule all assessment study visits and study procedures

• Maintain rapport with study participants

• Assist Program Manager with preparation of progress reports for funding agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Conduct study assessment surveys and qualitative interviews with participants.

• Participate in basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year research experience, with direct human research study management, and experience in managing IRB protocols

• Experience in coordinating research studies, preferably in a VA setting

• BA degree in health science or related fields preferred

• Has a thorough understanding of FDA, ICH, and GCP regulations, guidelines, policies and practices for conducting clinical investigations

• Computer literacy with emphasis on Windows operating systems and software applications

• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goals

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Per San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance, Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment for this position is an indoor office environment. The incumbent may sustain posture in a seated position and may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. On occasion, the work environment for this position will be a contained, indoor space conducive to physical activity. The incumbent may work with a variety of different exercise equipment, and will sustain posture in a variety of different positions (i.e., standing, squatting, kneeling, or sitting).

The hourly pay range for this role is $25.24-40.60 per hour