Job Description
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery boasts a prominent national and international presence in orthopaedic research, representing a wide range of subspecialties within the field. This research encompasses treatments for musculoskeletal issues in patients spanning from infants to older individuals. The overarching goal of the Orthopaedic Research Program is to cultivate foundational knowledge that propels the advancement of musculoskeletal injury and disease treatments.
To further this mission, the department is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to oversee clinical studies within the PMR/ Lifestyle Medicine division. The CRCA will operate within a dynamic and supportive environment, guided by a supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with fellow coordinators, research assistants, physicians, scientists, biostatisticians, residents, and medical assistants who are at the forefront of transformative spinal care research. The CRCA must have strong communication and documentation skills and must be able to juggle competing project priorities and deadlines.
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 (PI) regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
- Clearly communicate to PI and research team regarding project status and any issues/barriers to project implementation.
- Interact with lead biostatistician regularly, ensuring proper study implementation and data management.
- Meet with PI and research manager regularly to refine project prioritization.
- Juggle multiple open research projects while meeting deadlines for deliverables.
- Responding to team communications (email, phone) in a timely and accurate manner.
- 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.
- Conduct scientific and educational writing collaborating with the PI and researchers to research, develop, and disseminate evidence-based resources for both professional and lay audiences.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired.
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.
• Skills in scientific/health education writing are valued but not required.
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, .
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 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.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website () provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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