Clinical Research Coordinator Associate
Location: Stanford, CA, United States · Reference: 200403
Clinical Research Coordinator for Cognitive Aging, Dementia, and Parkinson's
disease
Do you want to help Stanford University develop world-leading research to
better diagnose and treat people suffering from Parkinson's disease, Dementia
with Lewy Bodies and Alzheimer's disease?
If you…
Enjoy working directly with patients and their families
Are exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at one time
Love learning new skills, such as how to administer neurological and
memory tests.
Are a proven quick learner who doesn't need handholding to get started
Then we offer…
The opportunity to contribute to understanding Alzheimer's disease and
Parkinson's disease
Challenging but positive environment where you will always learn new
things
Teamwork and camaraderie
Competitive full-time salary
Excellent Stanford benefits
The Poston Lab recruits and follows older normal adults; older adults with
mild cognitive impairment; and patients with Parkinson's disease, Dementia
with Lewy Bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and related disorders. These studies
collect information on memory and other mental abilities, which we link with
brain imaging, biochemical and genetic markers, and autopsy results. Most
research participants will have Parkinson's disease, Dementia with Lewy
Bodies, Alzheimer's disease, or another neurodegenerative disorder; some
participants will be not have any impairment.
The Poston Lab seeks a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The
desired candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, relatively independent,
patient, punctual, and conscientious, with excellent interpersonal skills and
excellent communication skills in English. Preference will be given to
qualified candidates, who are also native/fluent in Spanish (written and
verbal). Under the supervision of Dr. Poston and other investigators at the
Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), main duties include in-
person and telephone recruitment of research participants; obtaining informed
consent; scheduling and coordination of research participant visits;
maintaining longitudinal contact with participants by phone, email and other
means; data collection (including psychometric data), scoring, and data
entry. Training will be provided to administer research questionnaires and
administer psychometric tests.
We like working with other smart, motivated, fun people looking to better the
lives of our patients through scientific discovery. In addition to
submitting your on-line resume, please include a cover letter describing your
prior clinical research experience and the top five attributes or experiences
that make this the right job for you. For more information about our lab and
research, please seehttps:// neurology.stanford.edu/labs/postonlab/
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish desired
Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired. Preference
given to applicants with previous experience, particularly clinical
research experience, with older adults who may have neurological
impairment (e.g., Parkinson's disease) or cognitive impairment (e.g.,
Alzheimer's disease).
Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with research
participants and their families.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work easily with
research participants and research team members.
Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master
computer programs.
Strong analytical skills and experience with computer spreadsheets and
database software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
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.
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,
https:// 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.
Qualifications
REMOVE STATEMENT BEFORE POSTING - KEEP LANGUAGE BELOW, IF APPLICABLE.
REMOVE IF NOT APPLICABLE
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.
