Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Fixed-term 2 years)

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University’s School of Medicine is a world-leading department offering comprehensive training, perioperative patient care, pain management, critical care medicine, and cutting-edge research in basic, translational, clinical, health services, and medical education. The Purdon Lab seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Fixed-term: 2 years) to coordinate clinical studies in perioperative areas, including preoperative, operating room, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate will coordinate studies focused on understanding neural mechanisms involved in anesthesia, nociception, cognition, and their translational applications. Responsibilities include data collection with high-density electroencephalography (EEG), MRI acquisition, neuroimaging post-processing, neuropsychological testing, patient surveys, regulatory compliance, and patient recruitment within Stanford Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate studies from start-up through close-out, including determining eligibility, gathering consent, and developing recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection, processing, and management of study specimens, patient data, and laboratory data for clinical research projects.
• Manage research project databases, develop study-related documents (e.g., flow sheets, case report forms), and ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy; prepare regulatory submissions and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals.
• Assemble study kits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors.
• Monitor expenditures, resolve billing issues, and ensure adherence to study budgets.
• Interact regularly with the principal investigator to ensure patient safety and proper study conduct.
• Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

Requirements

• Two-year college degree and two years of related work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.
• Ability to drive day or night and comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements when conducting university business.