The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford Universitys School of Medicine is looking for an organized and motivated individual to fill the role of Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to coordinate aspects of a study focusing on fertility and family building in young adult female cancer survivors. This role involves interacting with healthcare professionals, research participants, and study collaborators, so candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills. The CRCA will interact daily with the clinical research manager and the PI to ensure adherence to the project protocol and will attend weekly project meetings with the PI and senior staff. Work will be delegated amongst the research staff for efficiency so candidates must be able to work effectively independently and with others. This is a fixed-term appointment, with funding currently available through August 31, 2028 with a possibility of an extension.
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.
Collect and manage patient 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.
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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in a related field.
Experience with recruitment of research participants for clinical studies.
Qualitative research experience preferred.
Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
Familiarity with REDCap is a plus (but not a requirement).
Familiarity with SPSS is a plus (but not a requirement).
Familiarity with EPIC is a plus (but not a requirement).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelors 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 and research 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
This work arrangement will be primarily remote; however, the Clinical Research Coordinator Associate will be required to be onsite once a week for in-person meetings.
This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.
The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to $40.30 per hour.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanfords extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)
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.
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