Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Fixed Term 2 Years)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading research institution in California is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate for a fixed-term position. The role focuses on coordinating clinical studies related to anesthesia, sleep, and Alzheimer's disease, requiring strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should have a relevant degree or experience in clinical research. The position involves direct communication with study participants, coordination of data collection, and regulatory compliance duties. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful medical research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience or relevant educational background.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
• Gather consent from study participants according to protocol.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for research projects.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Two-year college degree plus two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Overview

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. The department also conducts cutting‑edge research encompassing basic, translational, clinical, health services, and medical education programs.

The department is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate for a fixed‑term 2‑year position. The Associate will coordinate clinical studies focused on neural mechanisms involved in anesthesia, Alzheimer’s disease, sleep, nociception, and their translational applications, working primarily in perioperative areas within the hospital.

The role involves data collection using frontal EEG caps, high‑density electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) acquisition and post‑processing, administration of neuropsychological testing batteries and patient surveys, regulatory compliance, and patient recruitment.

Duties Include

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies and coordinate studies from startup through close‑out.
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol, and 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

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.

About Stanford University School of Medicine

At Stanford, 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. The School’s staff of more than 10,000 support its mission with a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and life‑long learning. Stanford offers competitive pay, benefits that enhance financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives, and career development programs in an exceptional setting.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. The department actively seeks to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity.

For more information on our department, please visit our website.