Clinical Research Coordinator

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tass Lab at Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate innovative clinical studies focused on Parkinson’s disease, including device trials for neuromodulation and longitudinal natural history studies. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Clinical Research Manager and PI, offering growth within the team.

The position requires being on-site up to five days a week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed; applications

Job description

The Tass Lab at Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to perform duties related to the coordination of innovative clinical research studies focused on Parkinson’s disease. This key role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with faculty to transform groundbreaking research visions into clinical reality. This position includes managing device trials for neuromodulation, conducting longitudinal natural history studies, and assisting with various PI-initiated projects involving adult subjects.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will oversee complex aspects of multiple studies under the close supervision of the Clinical Research Manager and the Principal Investigator. You will contribute to industry, federal, and grant-funded clinical research initiatives, providing a unique opportunity for long-term growth within the team while also serving as an excellent launching pad for a career in biomedical sciences.

This full‑time position requires the expectation of being on‑site up to five days a week. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary.

Due to the number of candidates, we kindly ask that all candidates apply through the Stanford Careers portal only. Please do not reach out to individuals to inquire about the position.

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:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.