Lead Clinical Research Coordinator (Fixed-term 2 years)

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.

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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.

Independently manage significant and key aspects of a large study or all aspects of one or more small research studies. 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 variety of research tools, 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.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting / recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection.

Extract, analyze, and interpret data.

• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare / approve minutes.
• Formally supervise, train, and / or mentor new staff or students, as assigned.
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions / processes.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies / processes; define best practices.
• Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

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.
• Previous experience working with surgical patients is desired but not required.
• Experience / knowledge of neuroimaging, and cognitive and / or molecular / cellular neuroscience.
• Minimum of two years related experience.

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 (REDCap, etc).
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES :

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May require a valid California Driver’s License.

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.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $69,100 to $92,000 per annum.

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