Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

The Human Neural Circuitry (HNC) Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform duties related to clinical research exploring the mechanisms of ketamine in  various neuropsychiatric disorders, including in epilepsy patients.   Specifically, the position will involve collection of clinical data and the coordination of ongoing clinical research projects for neuropsychiatricdisorders. This will include collection of cognitive and physiological assessments and neuroimaging (training will be provided). Our mission is to serve our patients with compassion, to collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists and community partners, and to lead innovative high-quality research studies that accelerate and transform treatments for severe mental illness. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will closely work with and be under the supervision of the principal investigator and clinical research manager.

Our lab is seeking a team member who is passionate about mental health and wants to drive innovation toward rapid-acting treatments and insights into the brain basis of various neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy. We are committed to an inclusive, fun, supportive, interdisciplinary, and engaging workplace. We encourage a healthy work-life balance, opportunities to learn new skills, and provide time and support to make this possible. We strongly encourage you to apply and find out more!

This is an on-site role.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of common biosafety procedures.
• BA/BS in Psychology, Human Biology, or a related field.
• Clinical research experience, particularly with mental health patients (but not required).
• Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) in clinical research (or willing to learn).
• Ability to organize work and multi-task.
• Experience with maintenance of clinical study binders and interface with electronic record-keeping methodologies (or willing to learn).
• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing routine tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

 Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

General knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: 

Working toward professional certification(s) for clinical research.  

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.
May require travel to areas within driving distance to collect samples.

This position is based on the Stanford main campus. 

The expected pay range for this position is $25.48 to $31.25 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.