Clinical Research Coordinator
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$38.23 - $42.21
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 May 04, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) is at the forefront of discovery science, with a mission to identify, investigate, and solve the most critical questions in cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary biology. The CVRI currently hosts more than 50 Principal Investigators, along with hundreds of talented trainees and dedicated staff members. We take pride in our cohesive and inclusive community, where faculty, staff, and trainees are empowered to do their best work.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Research Associate II (SRA II) to join the Matthay and Calfee Lab in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). Our lab is at the forefront of translational research in critical illness, with a focus on acute lung injury, ARDS, and infectious diseases. We integrate human clinical samples with experimental animal models to better understand disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful, patient-centered research in a highly collaborative academic environment at UCSF's Parnassus campus.
A key component of this role is hands-on work with mouse models, including administering experimental interventions, monitoring animals, and collecting biological samples. The mouse studies sometimes require work after 5 pm until 10 pm. The SRA II will also perform biomarker and protein analyses on human biospecimens using platforms such as ELISA, Luminex, and ELLA in support of multiple clinical and translational studies.
Additional responsibilities include receiving, processing, and managing large inventories of clinical samples, ensuring accurate tracking and data integrity, and conducting rigorous quality control of experimental results. The SRA II will maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, support lab operations through supply ordering and inventory management, and work closely with fellows and investigators to coordinate purchasing across multiple grant-funded studies. The role also includes ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards and training new lab members to promote efficient and high-quality research operations. Key Responsibilities List key functions and the estimated percentage of time spent performing each of the position's. Indicate which responsibilities are considered "Essential" to the successful performance of the job as defined by the EEOC: "Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform...You should carefully examine each job to determine which functions or tasks are essential to performance." The following website can provide guidance: http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/index.php/dismgmt/article/1205 Example: 25% Essential/Yes - Administration:. Under general supervision, oversee all aspects of the administrative office; Interact with university officials, faculty, staff and representatives from outside agencies; Assist in the preparation and coordination of Federal and non-federal grant applications from initial submission to annual progress reports; Prepare and track purchasing and payment authorizations
Qualifications:
Required:
*BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Hands-on experience working with mouse models, including animal handling and experimental procedures
*Experience with ELISA or similar biologic assays
*Excellent organizational skills and experience managing datasets and/or sample inventories
*Experience with laboratory and/or data management systems (e.g., Excel, REDCap, or similar platforms)
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred:
*Tissue culture experience
*Experience with human samples or biorepositories
*Experience with multiplex assays (e.g., Luminex)
*Experience with translational or clinical research environments
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Qualifications:
Required:
*BA/BS in a related science and one or more years of recent, directly related work utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Hands-on experience working with mouse models, including animal handling and experimental procedures
*Experience with ELISA or similar biologic assays
*Excellent organizational skills and experience managing datasets and/or sample inventories
*Experience with laboratory and/or data management systems (e.g., Excel, REDCap, or similar platforms)
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Preferred:
*Tissue culture experience
*Experience with human samples or biorepositories
*Experience with multiplex assays (e.g., Luminex)
*Experience with translational or clinical research environments
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