Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Autopsy/Clinical)
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
Clinical Research Coordinator for Cognitive Aging StudiesDo you
want to help Stanford University develop world-leading research to
better diagnose and treat people suffering from Parkinson's disease
and Alzheimer's disease?If you---
Enjoy working directly with patients
and their families.Are exceptionally organized and can balance
multiple projects at one time.Love learning new skills, such as how
to administer neurological and memory tests.Are a proven quick
learner who doesn't need handholding to get started.Then we
offer---
The opportunity to contribute to
understanding Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's
disease.Challenging but positive environment where you will always
learn new things.Teamwork and camaraderie.Competitive full-time
salary.Excellent Stanford benefits.The Stanford Alzheimer's Disease
Research Center (ADRC) recruits and follows older normal adults;
older adults with mild cognitive impairment; and patients with
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders.
These studies collect information on memory and other mental
abilities, which we link with brain imaging, biochemical and
genetic markers, and autopsy results.
Most research participants will have Alzheimer's disease,
Parkinson's disease or another neurodegenerative disorder; some
participants will be not have any impairment.The Stanford ADRC
seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The
desired candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, relatively
independent, patient, punctual, and conscientious, with excellent
interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills in English.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are also
native/fluent in Spanish (written and verbal). Under the
supervision of ADRC principal investigator (Dr. Victor Henderson)
and clinical research manager (Veronica Ramirez), main duties
include in-person and telephone recruitment of research
participants; obtaining informed consent; scheduling and
coordination of research participant visits; maintaining
longitudinal contact with participants by phone, email and other
means; data collection (particularly including psychometric data),
scoring, and entry. Training will be provided to administer
research questionnaires and administer psychometric tests.We like
working with other smart, motivated, fun people looking to better
the lives of our patients through scientific discovery. In addition
to submitting your on-line resume, include a cover letter
describing your prior experience with research participants and/or
experience working with older or neurologically impaired adults.
Also include the top 5 qualities that make this the right job for
you.Duties include*:
Serve as primary contact with
research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.Determine
eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according
to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.Coordinate
collection of study specimens and processing.Collect and manage
patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Manage
research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study
related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.
Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit
case report forms for completion and accuracy with source
documents. Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional
Review Board renewals are completed.Assemble study kits for study
visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate
documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as
primary contact.Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets
and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or
management staff.Interact with the principal investigator
regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study
conduct. Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient
and research data in appropriate files per institutional and
regulatory requirements.Participate in monitor visits and
regulatory audits. *- Other duties may also be assigned. DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills in English required.Excellent verbal and
written communication skills in Spanish desired.Prior experience
with patients or research subjects is desired. Preference given to
applicants with previous experience, particularly clinical research
experience, with older adults who may have neurological impairment
(e.g., Parkinson's disease) or cognitive impairment (e.g.,
Alzheimer's disease).Ability to communicate clearly and
empathetically with research participants and their families.Strong
interpersonal skills, including the ability to work easily with
research participants and research team members.Strong general
computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer
programs.Strong analytical skills and experience with computer
spreadsheets and database software.Proficiency with Microsoft
Office and Excel.Ability to work under deadlines with general
guidance.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Two year college degree
and two years related work experience or a Bachelor's degree in a
related field or an equivalent combination of related education and
relevant experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Strong interpersonal
skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Knowledge of medical
terminology.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:Society of Clinical Research
Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals
certification is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend,
stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping. Occasionally sit,
reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a
telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects
that weigh up to 40 pounds.Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders,
grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift,
carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.*-
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability
who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of
his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional evening and weekend
hours.WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates
the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and
with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates
commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety;
communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors
based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to
comply with all applicable University policies and procedures,
including but not limited to the personnel policies and other
policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, .The
expected pay range for this position is $31.73 to $36.54 per
hour.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good
faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for
a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope
and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the
selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal
equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable
jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of
the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ()
provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of
benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the
rewards package for this position may be discussed during the
hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with
disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application or hiring process should contact
Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a .Stanford is an
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The job duties
listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this
job classification and are not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and
responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary
depending on department or program needs without changing the
general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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