Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Summary The UCSF Neurohospitalist Division specializes in providing neurologic care to hospitalized adults and investigating acute neurological conditions. Our translational research programs bridge bedside clinical observations with advances in neuroscience and aging biology.
We are seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (aCRC) to support two ongoing studies of hospitalized adults.
TRACK-DYNAMIC: This is a prospective study of delirium (a type of acute confusion) in older adults with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Central Nervous System Vasculitis Registry: This is a prospective study of patients with central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, which is a type of inflammation that affects blood vessels.
While the neurologic conditions being studied are distinct, the responsibilities are similar across the two studies.
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), and the PI for the CNS Vasculitis Registry, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator and will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of these studies, with direct patient care, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.
The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for study coordination, which will involve the following:
- Gather and interpret medical and laboratory data in the electronic health record.
- Screen and recruit hospitalized patients meeting study eligibility criteria.
- Obtain informed consent from patients and/or surrogate decision-makers.
- Track enrollment, schedule follow-up appointments and retain study subjects.
- Collect, enter, and clean data, maintaining accurate and complete study records in REDCap and other electronic data capture systems.
- Coordinate collection and processing of biospecimens according to study protocols.
- Receive training and administer cognitive assessments and delirium screening instruments.
- Conduct follow-up assessments to evaluate post-discharge functional and cognitive outcomes.
- Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments.
- Assist with preparation of reports, tables, and manuscripts.
- Communicate with patients, families, clinical and research teams with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Under full supervision, positions at this level perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies. This may involve industry-sponsored Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, government-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated clinical research. Examples of duties include, coordinate clinical treatment and follow-up care, and help facilitate their continued participation; abstract data from medical records and other sources. 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 $28.48 - $45.80 (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 UCSF Department of Neurology is ranked number two nationally among departments of neurology at US medical schools. This position is primarily housed within its Neurohospitalist Division, which specializes in providing neurologic care to hospitalized adults. This role includes frequent direct contact with patients and working with hospital staff in our state-of-the-art inpatient units at UCSF Health and UCSF-affiliated Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
This position is in collaboration with the Division of Neuroimmunology and Glial in the UCSF Department of Neurology Biology, Division of Geriatrics in the UCSF Department of Medicine, and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. This is an exceedingly rich academic environment with many opportunities for education, mentorship, and publishing. Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain study procedures to patients and families.
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, and healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- Must be able to work on-site at UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, public health, or related field.
- Minimum 6 months of experience in clinical research, healthcare, or patient-facing roles (internships, volunteer work, or employment).
- Previous experience as a research assistant for clinical research.
- Experience obtaining informed consent from research participants.
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with older adults or patients with cognitive impairment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases such as REDCap.
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 009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST Job Category Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF), Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, except for infrequent weekends |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jan 22, 2026