Inside Higher Ed · 18 hours ago
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (1-Year Fixed-Term, 2 Vacancies)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29.44/hr - $33.26/hr
1+ years expStanford University's School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical research on ketamine's effects in neuropsychiatric disorders. The role involves coordinating research projects, collecting clinical data, and assisting with participant interactions and assessments.
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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, such as cognitive tasks, obtaining vital signs and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect neuroimaging or study specimens according to protocol
Assist in handling explanted patient electrodes and tissue processing. 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
Coordinate assessments performed by independent evaluators
Coordinate quality control quarterly meetings for independent evaluators
Monitor internal clinical studies and present monitoring forms to the quarterly clinical operations meetings
Lead the study-specific weekly meeting
Process consultation invoices
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
Excellent writing and communication skills
Knowledge of common biosafety procedures
BA/BS in Psychology, Human Biology, or a related field
Ability to organize work and multi-task
Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Working toward professional certification(s) for clinical research
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
May require travel to areas within driving distance to collect samples
Preferred
Clinical research experience, particularly with mental health patients and/or children (but not required)
Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) in clinical research (or willing to learn)
Experience with maintenance of clinical study binders and interface with electronic record-keeping methodologies (or willing to learn)
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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