Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (50% FTE)

About the Role

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. This position performs administrative support duties related to the collection and analysis of MRI and clinical data and the coordination of human subject research.

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 obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
• 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 aspects of clinical studies including recruitment, ensuring accurate data collection and entry, collecting blood or saliva samples, performing and gathering MRI and EEG scans, and working with regulatory agencies including the IRB and FDA.
• Work some evening, night, and/or weekend shifts to obtain MRI scans from research participants while they are sleeping.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.

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.