Job Description

The Department of Ophthalmology in Stanford School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate for Dr. Mruthyunjaya's lab to perform duties related to the coordination of 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.

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:
The desired candidate should have familiarity with Macintosh and PC devices, and is desirable that they have experience with software applications such as Outlook, Microsoft office, Pages, and Excel, and online databases. It is desired that the candidate has a combined 3-6 months' experience working in a clinical setting with previous phlebotomy experience. Candidate should also be knowledgeable of medical and basic ophthalmological terminology, and previous clinical research experience with informed consents and IRBs. Ideal candidate will have laboratory experience with DNA isolation, tissue culture, and lab management.

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.

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 for 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.

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 expected hourly pay range for this position is $31.73 to $36.54. 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1013
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: F
• Requisition ID: 104037
• Work Arrangement : On Site

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Afternoon shift,

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