Stanford University’s Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program (ADDRP) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform administrative support duties related to the collection and analysis of MRI and clinical data and the coordination of human subject research. This position coordinates aspects of the clinical studies including recruitment, assuring accurate data collection and entry, collecting blood or saliva samples, performing and gathering MRI and EEG; and working with regulatory agencies including the IRB and FDA. The incumbent will work under supervision of the principal investigator and supervisor on research studies involving imaging studies and clinical trials with children and adults with autism and/or other developmental disabilities. Previous experience with participant recruitment of clinical populations, obtaining MRI and EEG scans, processing neuroimaging data, coordinating medication clinical trials or working with children with autism spectrum disorder is highly desirable. These studies will requires working some evening, night and/or weekend shifts in order to obtain MRI scans from research participants while they are sleeping.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Highly detail oriented.
Prior experience with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) collection and/or processing.
Prior experience with participant recruitment for clinical research studies.
Prior experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disorders.
Core Duties :
- Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
- Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
- Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
- Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
- Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
- Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
- Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
- Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
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Minimum Education and Experience
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
General knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses Required
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License, if applicable.
