Clinical Research Cooridnator at University of… · San…

Clinical Research Cooridnator

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Summary:

Involves analytical studies on a variety of policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders.

Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

Department Overview

"Our study team is conducting the Probiotic Administration for Adolescent Depression Study, a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial examining the relationship between the gut microbiome, brain function, and depressive symptoms in adolescents and young adults. The goal of this study is to better understand how modulation of the gut microbiome through probiotic administration may influence the gut–brain axis and mental health outcomes in youth with depression. This study integrates clinical psychiatry, neuroimaging, and microbiome research to investigate novel mechanisms underlying adolescent depression."

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
20	Yes	Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions.
10	Yes	Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and / or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
5	Yes	Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
0	No	Using subject matter knowledge, collects and prepares information for use in discussions, meetings of internal and external constituents.
5	Yes	On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, research initiatives, programs and issues.
5	Yes	Provides a variety of analytical duties in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
10	Yes	Participates in administrative / research policy and program project planning and development.
5	Yes	Provides recommendations and guidelines involving programs / initiatives.
40	Yes	Coordinates program planning and collaboration with program / project staff.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Minimum 1 year of related experience

• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs

• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality

• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns

• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail

• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes

• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques