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Stanford University Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Fixed-Term: 12 months) in Stanford, California
Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (Fixed-Term: 12 months)
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
Research
Post Date Aug 07, 2023
Requisition # 100213
The Division of Oncology, within Department of Medicine, is seeking three exceptional, highly motivated, and team oriented full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associates (CRCAs) for a fixed-term 12 month position.
The work of the Division of Oncology bridges the worlds of basic science, clinical diagnosis and the treatment of cancer. Our basic investigative activities concentrate on immunology, genetics/genomics, pharmacology, DNA repair and oncogene action. Our clinical science covers each cancer type; has a strong focus in clinical trials of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and in correlative laboratory studies. Our work is supported by a portfolio of peer-reviewed grants, industrial agreements and research endowments.
The CRCAs will perform duties related to the coordination of health services clinical studies focusing on improving clinical cancer care delivery under the supervision of Dr. Manali Patel’s research activities. Dr. Patel leads the Partnerships to Advance Cancer Care (PACC) group, which is a multidisciplinary cancer research group that uses health services and community based participatory research methods to ensure that cancer care delivery is high quality, accessible, equitable and meets patient and caregiver needs.
The CRCA will support the principal investigator (PI) and PACC group by coordinating moderately complex aspects of Dr. Patel’s ongoing clinical studies and work under close direction of the principal investigator/supervisor. The CRCA will serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies and coordinate studies from start-up through closeout. The CRCA will assist with IRB protocols, managing large data sets and protocols. The CRCA will support the preparation of various protocols, proposals, manuscripts, reports and grant applications. This is a hybrid role.
Duties include:
Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from start-up 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.
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.
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:
Master’s degree in public health or related field.
Previous experience working on issues related to health services intervention trials in oncology.
History of work in cancer settings.
Interest in working in a position for at least two (2) years.
Understanding of statistics and familiarity with STATA or similar data analysis software.
Ability to drive and transport needed for studies which may be off-site.
Occasional field travel expected within California and other sites participating in our trial.
Bilingual – oral and written communication in English and Spanish highly preferred.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
- Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
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.
WORKING 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/.
The expected pay range for this position is $61,000 to $76,000 per annum. 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.
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Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4924
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: F
Requisition ID: 100213
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible