Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to support pediatric pain research projects under the supervision of the PI. The role involves coordinating moderately complex aspects of clinical studies, managing data and regulatory tasks, and ensuring adherence to protocols while supporting the team in a fast-paced research environment.

The position is located in the Stanford Research Park area with an option for hybrid work, and requires a two-year

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree with two years related experience, or a bachelor’s in a related field.
• Experience coordinating clinical studies and collecting regulatory documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from start-up to closeout.
• Determine eligibility, obtain consent, and assist in developing recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data, maintain study databases and case report forms.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and complete IRB renewals.
• Assemble study kits, monitor visits, and assist in regulatory submissions and budgeting.
• Attend monitoring visits and regulatory audits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year college degree + two years related experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine at Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform duties related to helping establish and coordinating moderately complex aspects of one or more clinical studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator will join a vibrant and innovative team committed to pediatric pain research under P.I., Dr. Jennifer Rabbitts. This lab includes multiple NIH funded research projects that collectively aim to address the impact of the pain and opioid epidemics on children, through identifying factors that contribute to development of chronic pain, and testing treatments to prevent chronic pain in children and adolescents. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work under close direction of the principal investigator and research supervisor/manager.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Stanford is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

For more information on our department, please see our website: https://med.stanford.edu/anesthesia.html

This position is located at Stanford Research Park (Porter and Page Mill Road), and the Center for Academic Medicine at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital (Quarry Rd, Palo Alto CA). Option for hybrid work may be offered.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from start-up through closeout.
• 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.

Minimum Education And Experience

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

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Certificates And Licenses Required

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

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.