School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, United States
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 8090
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: A20
Requisition ID: 92003
Stanford's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has a national and international presence in orthopaedic research with representation of the varied subspecialties within this surgical field for treatment of problems in infants, ad older individuals. The goal of the Orthopaedic Research Program is to develop fundamental knowledge to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. In pursuit of this goal, the department has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to work with other study personnel to coordinate patient testing, including MRI and gait analysis. The CRCA will perform research MRI scans according to established protocols and MRI data analyses to support quantitative assessments of musculoskeletal structures. Specifically, the CRCA will use sensors and software systems for data acquisition (AMTI, Tekscan, etc.); 3D mathematics and joint coordinate systems (ROMER, simVITRO, etc.); manage data collection, storage and analysis (MATLAB, Python, C, or similar); image processing, and basic programming, processing and statistical analyses to assist with development of new algorithms and software for data analysis and the preparation of charts, graphs and other documentation. To learn more about the Department please visit us at: https://ortho.stanford.edu/
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.
Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
Collect and manage patient and laboratory 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.
Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.
Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.
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.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience. Research experience and knowledge of programming languages and statistics preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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, 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:
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
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.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:https://apptrkr.com/2748994
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
