Requisition ID: 101673Date posted 09/27/2024Job Status Regular

Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to perform duties related to the coordination of clinical research studies. Studies may include gene/ stem-cell therapies, drug/ device trials, longitudinal natural history studies, and other PI-initiated projects dealing with pediatric and adult neurosurgery treatments. The CRCA will coordinate moderately complex aspects of two or more clinical studies and work under the close direction of the manager, senior coordinator, and principal investigator. The CRCA will support industry, federal and grant funded clinical research studies. There are opportunities for long term growth within the team, or the position can be a launching pad for a career in the biomedical sciences. This CRCA position is a full-time position and a commitment of at least two years is highly desired. CRCAs are expected to be available up to 5 days a week on site. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter. Please describe your background, interests, and future goals in the cover letter.

Duties Include*:

Serve as the primary contact with research participants, sponsor, and regulatory agencies.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.Schedule subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents and maintenance of study regulatory binder. Maintain subject study binders, including all forms and documents, (i.e. source data, consent forms, and master subject logs). File all appropriate correspondence.Extract data from source documents and complete case report forms and electronic data capture (EDC) forms for assigned studies. Resolve database queries as required.Collect, process and ship specimens in accordance with clinical protocol and IRB.Order and maintain study supplies.Prepare, administer, and score study questionnaires and tests as assigned. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.Participate in monitoring visits and regulatory audits.

* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with databases such as REDCap.Have the necessary patience and resourcefulness to interact well with individuals and their families.Knowledge of data-related research and presentation of research dataEnjoy working directly with patients and their families.Are exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at one time.

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.Strong oral and written communication skillsProficiency 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 and overtime as required.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $31.84 to $37.79 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https:/lcardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at
stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.