Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will join a mission-driven research team dedicated to improving care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) through innovative, patient-centered clinical research. This position provides an exciting opportunity to help launch and coordinate a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing two approaches to buprenorphine initiation among people using fentanyl. The study is based at the San Francisco Outpatient Buprenorphine Induction Clinic (OBIC) and is a collaboration between UCSF, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, and community partners. The CRC will be part of a close-knit group committed to advancing health equity and expanding access to effective addiction treatment.

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team, the Clinical Research Coordinator will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate study protocols. Responsibilities will include coordinating recruitment and enrollment, obtaining informed consent, managing study visits, collecting survey and clinical data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day study operations in accordance with UCSF and federal guidelines.

Required Qualifications: - HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training. - Prior experience with clinical research: recruiting, interviewing, eliciting informed consent, and explaining study requirements to participants in clinical research studies. - Demonstrated communication in and English–written, verbal and interpersonal skills. - Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team. - Proficiency with iPhone, Zoom, 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 other scientists and community organizations. - Demonstrated strong administrative and organizational skills. - Prior experience in a healthcare and/or clinical research environment sufficient to understand medical records, confidentiality, and common healthcare information procedures. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in conducting and facilitating randomized clinical trials - Demonstrated communication in English and Spanish–written, verbal and interpersonal skills. - Familiarity with working with populations affected by substance use or structural vulnerabilities. - Knowledge of REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar research data management systems. - Experience conducting participant interviews or survey administration. - Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

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.

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.