Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

Stanford Reglab; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology division seeks an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to support 4–6 studies on-site under supervision. You will assist with coordination, data collection, questionnaires, and regulatory tasks, contributing to multicenter research while gaining exposure to diverse therapeutic areas.

Ideal candidates have a two-year degree with some clinical or research exposure, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must work under supervision and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate subject visits and follow-ups.
• Collect data and ensure accurate documentation.
• Review medical records and conduct interviews as needed.
• Maintain regulatory documents and consent forms.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data collection

Patient interviewing

Medical terminology

Education

Two-year college degree

Job description

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a long tradition of major contributions in basic research, a new commitment to clinical and outcomes research, a track record of training fellows for academic careers, and a longitudinal commitment to providing care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (aCRC) will work on-site under the supervision of the principal investigator or study supervisor to support 4–6 clinical research studies. These may include investigator-initiated surveys, registries, biospecimen collection, and industry-sponsored drug or device trials. Responsibilities include assisting with study coordination, data collection, and administrative tasks while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple therapeutic areas and with various principal investigators, contributing to the growth and development of the division's research program.

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) support, conduct, coordinate or manage the clinical research studies or trials on human subjects. Principal and co-investigators provide the overall direction in a clinical study, but CRCs can have significant roles in clinical study activities.

Drivers License Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to drive day or night.
• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

Core Duties:

• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
• Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience

Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of medical terminology.

Certificates and Licenses Required

Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.

Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.