Neuromuscular Clinical Research Coordinator Associate
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
Stanford University's Neuromuscular Division of Neurology is
seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to join a
neuromuscular research team dedicated to understanding and treating
neuromuscular disorders. The position will coordinate the oversight
and implementation of research protocols assuring efficiency and
regulatory compliance while also performing laboratory tasks
combining basic molecular research with translational and clinical
research. The CRCA will be responsible for running the division's
neuromuscular research studies and industry-sponsored drug trials,
and may include gene therapies, small molecule drug trials,
longitudinal natural history studies, and other PI-initiated
projects dealing with pediatric and adult neuromuscular conditions
including ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular
dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and others. The
position will include working with neuromuscular patients in
clinic, educating them on Stanford neuromuscular research studies,
consenting participants, and coordinating sample collections during
clinic visits. The position can be a launching pad for careers in
biomedical science and clinical research. These studies of
devastating nerve and muscle disorders will primarily be conducted
at the Stanford University Medical Center, and work will be under
the supervision of the principal investigator, and director of
clinical outcomes research and development.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 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. DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Excellent organization, communication and time
management skills.
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.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: Occasional evening and weekend hours.
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, .The
expected pay range for this position is $31.84 to $37.79 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.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of
the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ()
provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of
benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the
rewards package for this position may be discussed during the
hiring process.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the
University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process
should contact Stanford University Human Resources at
stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a
.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.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.
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