Stanford University’s Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program (ADDRP) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform administrative support duties related to the collection and analysis of MRI and clinical data and the coordination of clinical studies. This position coordinates aspects of the clinical studies including recruitment; assuring accurate data collection and entry, collecting blood and saliva samples, performing and gathering MRI, EEG and EKG data; and working with regulatory agencies including the IRB. The incumbent will work under supervision of the principal investigator and supervisor on research studies involving medication trials and imaging studies and clinical trials with children and adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Previous experience with participant recruitment of clinical populations, obtaining MRI scans and processing imaging data, medication clinical trials and working with children with autism spectrum disorder is desirable. This study requires working some evening, night and/or weekend shifts in order to obtain MRI scans from research participants while they are sleeping.
Duties include:
· 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 obtaining vital signs and MRI, EEG, and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
· Processing and analyzing MRI data obtained from clinical studies.
· 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.
* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent writing and communication skills.Highly detail oriented.Prior experience with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) collection and/or processing.Prior experience with participant recruitment for clinical research studies.Prior experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disorders.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
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.
Hybrid: This position is based on the Stanford main campus with the option of telecommuting/hybrid schedule subject to operational needs.
The expected pay range for this position is $28.59 to $32.90 per hour.
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.
WORK STANDARDS:
· Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
· Promote Culture of Safety: 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
* - Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.