Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.44/hr - $33.26/hr
1+ years expStanford University is a leading institution in research and medical education, particularly in the field of cardiovascular medicine. They are seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator who will collaborate with a clinical research team to support patients with heart transplantation and heart failure through various research activities.
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Responsibilities
Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements
Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence
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
Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy
Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms
Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol
Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements
Order and maintain equipment and supplies
Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed
Qualification
Required
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
General knowledge of medical terminology
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG
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
Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections
May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs
Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations
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
Preferred
Four-year college degree
Experience with maintenance of clinical study binders and with interface with electronic record-keeping methodologies
Familiarity with clinical registries/databases
Experience in blood component processing, centrifugation, PBMC isolation
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts and more
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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Funding
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