Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

$65,998 - $76,003/Yr

Stanford Byers Center For Biodesign - Stanford, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stanford, CA

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate position at Stanford University's School of Medicine is a full-time role focused on managing and coordinating research studies related to gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The successful candidate will work directly with patients and their families, contributing to groundbreaking research aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment for these conditions. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, as well as a willingness to learn new skills, such as administering neurological and memory tests. The position is designed for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who can work independently and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in English and preferably in Spanish. The Poston Lab conducts research involving older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment and various neurodegenerative disorders. The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate will be responsible for project management, coordinating between interdisciplinary teams, recruiting research participants, obtaining informed consent, scheduling visits, and maintaining contact with participants. Data collection, scoring, and entry will also be part of the role, with training provided for administering research questionnaires and psychometric tests. The position emphasizes teamwork and camaraderie, offering a challenging yet supportive environment where continuous learning is encouraged. Candidates are expected to submit an online resume along with a cover letter detailing their project management and clinical research experience, as well as the attributes that make them suitable for this role. The position is fully onsite, and the successful candidate will be expected to engage actively with research participants and ensure compliance with research protocols throughout the study lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired, particularly with older adults who may have neurological or cognitive impairments.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish desired.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with computer spreadsheets and database software.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive full-time salary
• Excellent Stanford benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to understanding Parkinson's disease
• Challenging but positive environment for learning
• Teamwork and camaraderie