Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Spine Assistant Research Coordinator – Dr. Grace Xiong (Fixed-Term)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.44/hr - $33.26/hr
1+ years expStanford University's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to support research studies within the Spine division. The role involves engaging in various research activities, including study recruitment, grant writing, and project implementation under faculty mentorship.
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Responsibilities
Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements
Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires
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 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
Conduct literature searches/reviews for faculty for study design and hypothesis generating before initiating IRB protocol; work with PI to prioritize projects. Assist in abstract write up, manuscript drafting, and grant preparation and submission
Other duties may also be assigned
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
Preferred
Interest in Orthopaedic research
Ability to work fast and efficiently within time constraints
Ability to work independently and comfortably with study participants
Prior data entry and management experience
Benefits
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
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