Clinical Research Coordinator
Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine Job Summary A resurgent stimulant epidemic among sexual minority men/men who have sex with men, including those living with HIV, could compromise the U.S. Ending the HIV Epidemic goals by interfering with HIV care engagement, adherence, and virologic suppression among sexual minority men living with HIV. Prominent multi-level barriers interfere with HIV virologic suppression among sexual minority men living with HIV, particularly among those who use stimulants.
We have digitally recruited 1000 sexual minority men living with HIV to identify multi-level determinants of HIV care engagement, adherence, and virologic suppression. We now will perform a nested randomized clinical trial to test a multi-component intervention to improve virologic suppression, adherence, positive affect, and stimulant use among sexual minority men living with HIV who use stimulants (n=270). The intervention, known as reSTART, will combine an evidence-based positive affect intervention delivered through a smartphone app and use of urine point-of-care testing to perform adherence self-monitoring, with motivational messages to improve or maintain adherence delivered via the reSTART app. As study startup has already been completed, this role will focus on participant contact to facilitate enrollment from the previously recruited cohort and coordination of study activities (sample collection, payment, Redcap database management, IRB management). There will also be opportunities to pursue analyses under mentorship of an experienced data analyst. Finally, the CRC may support other studies under the PI including a study examining doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent STIs and a lenacapavir PrEP implementation study depending on workload and interest.
The Clinical Research Coordinator's duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; transport specimens; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, assist with training of other Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) Assistant Clinical Research Coordinators (Ast CRC), and assist PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the Committee on Human Research (CHR) online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain all regulatory documents; report study progress to investigators; and participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols. The incumbent will recruit, screen, enroll, and follow study participants, and interact with the study research data analyst, other clinical research coordinators, clinical researchers, collaborators, and funders.
The CRC position requires the incumbent to adhere to research protocols with an emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail. In addition, given that the employee will be working with people living with HIV and transgender men and women, past experience or strong interest in working with some or all of these populations would be highly beneficial. The CRC will respond to communications from participants through online forums and assist them in completing study procedures, so strong communication skills will be important. The CRC will meet regularly with the principal investigator and research data analyst for the studies to ensure study milestones are met.
The 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. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division's work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- BA/BS or Associate's degree
- Experience using Qualtrics and/or Redcap for survey administration
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
- Experience in communicating remotely with study participants (i.e. via email, text, or video chat); 6 months experience in survey research that includes sensitive content, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with translational research trials, statistics and/or data management; knowledge of clinical research practices and longitudinal cohort studies
- Experience working with people living with HIV in a service or research capacity
- Experience working with transgender men and women in a service or research capacity
- Experience working with culturally diverse groups
- Comfortable speaking with subjects on sensitive issues including sexual practices
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability.
- 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.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Qualtrics and Redcap programming platforms, Stata and/or R experience is a plus.
- 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
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 diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Job Code and Payroll Title 009335 CLIN RSCH CRD Job Category Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jan 28, 2026