Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (Fixed-term 2 years)

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University's School of Medicine, is a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training and perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine as well as cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Berger lab at the Stanford Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (Fixed-term 2 years) to conduct clinical research and work independently on progressively more complex projects / assignments.

The Berger lab focuses on elucidating the underlying mechanisms of postoperative neurocognitive disorders such as delirium among older surgical patients, and clarifying the relationships (and potential overlaps) between these disorders and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

Towards these goals, we use a transdisciplinary approach that combines elements of cognitive / systems neuroscience, molecular / cellular neuroscience, as well as elements from the clinical specialties of psychiatry, neurology, anesthesiology and geriatric medicine.

The CRC2 will oversee studies that use a wide variety of research tools from these different disciplines, including electroencephalography (EEG), functional MRI imaging, molecular and cellular biomarker assays, genetics and epigenetic assays, as well as cognitive testing, delirium screening, and anesthetic pharmacology studies.

Duties include :

• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals.
• Oversee data management for research projects.
• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned.
• Formally supervise, train, and / or mentor new staff or students, as assigned.
• Audit operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies / processes.
• Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Knowledge of principles of clinical research and federal regulations.
• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and timelines.
• Familiarity with IRB guidelines and regulations.
• Previous experience with REDCap / Qualtrics or other related database applications.
• Minimum of two years related experience.
• Fast Learner.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) :

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) :

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and / or exposure to chemicals.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $84,856 to $97,021 per annum.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

Additional Information

• Schedule : Full-time
• Job Code : 4923
• Employee Status : Fixed-Term
• Grade : H
• Requisition ID : 104378
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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