Job Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to perform duties related to the coordination of exercise clinical studies. Coordinate moderately complex aspects of one or more clinical studies. Work under close direction of the principal investigator and/or study coordinator/supervisor. Applicants should have working knowledge of IRB application process and experience with common research platforms including, but not limited to: REDCap, Zotero, NVivo, Adobe Sign.
Duties include: - Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
- Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing and implementing a variety of 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.
- Conduct study visits and semi-structured interviews, 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
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The hourly pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $31.73 to $36.54 based on commensurate experience and background.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Knowledge of Type 1 Diabetes
- Working knowledge of and interest in exercise and physiology
- Experience with common research platforms including, but not limited to: REDCap, Zotero, NVivo, Adobe Sign
- Working knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) systems
- Comfort with technology and devices such as fitness trackers; ability to independently troubleshoot challenges with devices and provide guidance to study participants
- Experience and comfort in website development; superior written communication skills to write and develop content for website
- Comfort in conducting literature searches and critically reviewing scholarly literature
- Experience with Zoom; including moderation of Zoom sessions and troubleshooting with study participants
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): 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 (REQUIRED): • Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Superior attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
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 disease and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~
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