Veterans Health Research Institute San Francisco , CA 94118
Posted 1 week ago
OVERVIEW:
The Staff Research Associate II independently coordinates and is accountable for the overall administration of one or more clinical studies, typically requiring advanced-level knowledge and skills. They may provide leadership to lower-level clinical research coordinators and/or other support personnel. The primary purpose of the SRAII is to provide independent coordination for industry and PI initiated studies focusing on prostate cancer research.
The position is responsible for, and critically important to the overall operational management of clinical research activities. It has direct responsibility for implementing a diverse portfolio of research activities for one or more studies which may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry-sponsored), local investigator-initiated clinical trials, and/or programmatic clinical research activities, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Positions at this level may perform expert and efficient integration of multiple complex programmatic activities, applying a medical knowledge base, leadership skills, effectively working with a variety of people and organizations at the SFVA, UCSF, clinicians, investigators, clinical staff, administration, Human Research Protection Program & IRB, human resources, contracts and grants) and elsewhere (industry sponsors, coordinating centers, FDA, NIH), exhibiting an in-depth knowledge of specific programs.
Essential Functions:
Perform and assist with subject recruitment, including initial screening
Assist with tissue and cellular laboratory studies.
Assist with data entry and database management
Assist with database management
Ensures appropriate study testing, and adequate enrollment of multicenter clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, local investigator-initiated studies, and biorepository efforts.
Conduct study specific procedures including but not limited to:
Consenting patients for non-interventional research studies
Interviewing patients
Generating patient correspondence
Assist in performing statistical analysis of data
Assist in preparation of new IRB applications and shepherd through to completion; arrange paperwork for renewal of existing protocols; respond to IRB requests for revisions; and coordinate protocol changes with study sponsors.
Maintain detailed record of work performed
Coordinate amendment updates and maintain study files
Ensure all CHR documents are up to date.
Assist with preparation of grant applications, including revisions and progress reports, manuscript and scientific abstract preparation; additional administrative tasks as assigned
Abstract information from clinical records
Administer questionnaires and surveys
Obtain, organize, file, and retrieve reports, correspondence, and numerical data for use in preparing status reports, briefings, and presentations
Submit human subjects documentation and monitor compliance with human subjects regulations
Assist Principal Investigators in implementing day-to-day research activities
Perform other duties as assigned including administrative tasks such as formatting tables and reports and organizing group meetings
Prepare and maintain annual progress reports for several funding institutions including NIH, and private foundations.
Job Requirements:
BA/BS, Masters or higher in life science, public health, or
At least 2-3 years experience in research coordination
Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities to achieve desired goal
Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills
Computer literacy with full working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Endnote, Adobe and Pubmed
Ability to work independently Strong people skills and reliability
The base salary range for this position is $25.24 - $40.60 per hour. The base salary actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non-discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate's geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.
Veterans Health Research Institute