Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to coordinate moderately complex studies. The role supports principal investigators and residents in grant preparation, data management, and manuscript preparation.

Ideal candidates have some knowledge of medical terminology, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and are comfortable with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree with two years related work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification in Clinical Research preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from start-up through closeout.
• Determine eligibility and obtain consent; assist in recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data; maintain study databases and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with protocols; prepare regulatory submissions and IRB renewals.
• Assemble study kits, monitor scheduling, and attend sponsor meetings as primary contact.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budget adherence; resolve billing issues with finance.
• Interact with the principal investigator to ensure patient safety and protocol adherence.
• Maintain essential documentation per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Education

Two-year college degree with 2 years related experience or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to perform duties related to the coordination of clinical studies. The individual will coordinate moderately complex aspects of at least 4 studies simultaneous. He/she will work under close direction of the principal investigators and/or study coordinator supervisor. He/she will also assist PIs, thoracic surgical residents in preparation/submission of grants and research manuscripts. The individual will ideally have some knowledge of medical terminology. Many recent college graduates have done this position for 2-3 years then successfully applied to medical school.

Job Description

Stanford University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to perform duties related to the coordination of clinical studies. The individual will coordinate moderately complex aspects of at least 4 studies simultaneous. He/she will work under close direction of the principal investigators and/or study coordinator supervisor. He/she will also assist PIs, thoracic surgical residents in preparation/submission of grants and research manuscripts. The individual will ideally have some knowledge of medical terminology. Many recent college graduates have done this position for 2-3 years then successfully applied to medical school.

Certifications & Licenses

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Frequently 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

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.