Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

The Translational Therapeutics Lab/Rodriguez Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform duties related to the launch of newly NIMH-funded clinical trial exploring the mechanisms of ketamine in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Specifically, the position will involve collection of clinical data and the coordination of an ongoing clinical research projects for OCD and related disorders. 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 OCD and related disorders. 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!

Duties include: 

•  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 cognitive tasks, obtaining vital signs and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect neuroimaging or 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 assessments performed by independent evaluators. 
• Coordinate quality control quarterly meetings for independent evaluators. 
• Monitor internal clinical studies and present monitoring forms to the quarterly clinical operations meetings.
• Lead the study-specific weekly meeting.  
• Process consultation invoices. 

* - 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• 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).
  

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.
• 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. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

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 $27.40 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