Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

77520BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Adam Boxer, MD, PhD and Adam Staffaroni, PhD, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) will have the opportunity to work on studies that seek to improve equitable access to care by validating digital (i.e., smartphone assessments) and blood-based biomarkers of dementia, with a focus on underrepresented groups. The ACRC will work on UCSF-based and multi-center North American studies of Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, and healthy aging. The ACRC will be working with both English- and Spanish-speaking participants. They will be responsible for recruitment and enrollment of participants from ongoing studies and community clinics, and they will conduct study visits. They may also be involved in cross-cultural implementation and interviewing participants about their experience. Spanish and English fluency is a requirement. The ACRC does not need to have any advanced knowledge of digital technologies and will not be asked to conduct any specimen collection (i.e., phlebotomy).

The ACRC will be responsible for the support and coordination of data collection; help prepare protocols for study initiation; data forms and source documents; may be responsible to gathering medical data regarding study participants; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; monitor device output for the duration of the study; manage IRB submissions and modifications; may provide technical support to participants and/or study team; communicate study proceedings with team and outside collaborators; and perform other duties as assigned.

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Department Description

Throughout the Department of Neurology at UCSF, our mission is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state-of-the-art translational research methods to discover the causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross-disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, we accelerate the pace of discovery and champion the University's global health initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients or study subjects.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.
• Experience and interest in working with neurological or neurodegenerative conditions
• Proficiency in data analysis software
• Experience working with remote data collection tools

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

009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Fri, 9:00AM - 5:00PM