The Clinical Research Coordinator manages and coordinates research protocols, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance across clinical studies. They act as an intermediary between departments, oversee study results, and assist with staff training and protocol oversight.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and sufficient experience to perform the assigned duties, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in biology, clinical research certification, and experience with electronic medical records and regulatory systems.
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Job description
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 research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI) in the Department of Neurology at Benioff Children’s Hospitals, Oakland (primary) and Mission Bay (secondary) campuses; may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.
Incumbent’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; 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 Assistant CRCs, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and/or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research 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; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and perform other duties as assigned.
Department Overview: The Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a large, multi-site academic department within the School of Medicine, with a mission that spans clinical care, research, and education.
We are proud to be affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and to provide neurologic care and conduct research across numerous sites in San Francisco—including Mission Bay, Parnassus, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG), China Basin, the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC), and the Gladstone Institutes—as well as in the Greater Bay Area through UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and satellite clinics in San Mateo, Marin County, and beyond.
The Department comprises 17 administrative divisions and delivers world-class care across 11 clinical subspecialties.
We currently have nearly 75 active clinical trials and our team includes 296 faculty members, 122 non-faculty academic employees, 453 staff members, and 211 clinical and postdoctoral trainees.
The UCSF Department of Neurology was ranked #1 in NIH funding among neurology departments nationwide for 2024, continuing a 12-year trend of holding or nearing this top position.
UCSF Medical Center was named one of the nation’s leading hospitals in the 2025–2026 U.S.
News & World Report Best Hospitals list, with our Neurology and Neurosurgery programs ranked #1 in the San Francisco Metro Area and #2 in the nation.
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 here.
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.
Salary Information
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.
