Staff Research Associate II

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

VA Onboarding Requirements:

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law.  The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.

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.

The Northern California Institute for Research and Education (NCIRE) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  NCIRE is committed to a policy that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under federal and state law, and to make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We are committed to furthering the principle of equal employment opportunity. NCIRE actively works to attract and retain talented individuals. NCIRE offers career opportunities in research and administration in pursuit of furthering medical research for our nation’s Veterans.