Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - 68030
Description
The vision for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine places importance on advancing science and integrating this foremost mission with those of clinical innovation and service, educational excellence, community engagement and commitment and professionalism and leadership development. This approach allows us to change future understanding and practices in our fields of science, the health professions, and society at large. It is an approach that stretches the traditional boundaries of an academic department and acknowledges the interdependent nature of the five missions with which we are entrusted. For us, the vision affirms the diverse activities, past successes, and distinct career paths of our multidisciplinary faculty. It establishes a mindset that will help draw our people together to collaborate and combine efforts that are necessary in moving forward this full academic portfolio. Finally, it is a vision that provides an authentic rationale for growth in a number of critical areas arising in fields from basic science to public policy.The Division of Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) to work in the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR). The CRC 1 will work on projects combining behavioral & neuroimaging techniques (near infrared spectroscopy and functional MRI) in the study of brain function in typically-developing individuals. The specific focus will be on using brain imaging to understand driving behavior and eventually improving the design of driver information, training and assistance systems. The CRC 1 will screen potential subjects for neuroimaging studies; operate the NIRS system and MRI scanner; administer questionnaires and cognitive/behavioral assessments; archive and organize data from assessments; process and analyze neuroimaging and behavioral data; and assist in statistical analysis of data. The CRC 1 will assist in developing protocols for neuroimaging and data analysis, and will be responsible for various lab maintenance and organizational duties. The CRC 1 will work closely with the team of faculty, post-docs and research coordinators to track project progress, meet deadlines, anticipate project needs and communicate with project collaborators outside of the lab
Duties include:
• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from start-up 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.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Experience in a research setting, especially with neuroimaging and/or behavioral research on human subjects
• Experience with Python and/or Matlab
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.
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:
• 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.
