The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within Stanford University’s School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator who is bilingual (English and Spanish) to serve project coordinator for the CogT Lab. The CogT Lab focusesontheevaluationofvariouscognitiveinterventionsamongolderadultsandunderstandingtheunderlyingneuralmechanisms. The person will help coordinate human subject research activities ona several research studies, specifically those testing computerized cognitive training interventions in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. This person will ensure deliveries of high quality, and meeting study milestones in a timely fashion by working collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and other team members. By working with the research team, the person is also participating in developing, disseminating, tracking, and maintaining study regulatory documents; requirements and policies related to human subject research; effective data collection/data management and participating in multiple research studies. Excellent skills of management, organization, and communication are essential to the position.
Moreinformationonthelabcan be foundbygoingto:https://www.cogtlab.com/.
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Dutiesinclude:
Scheduleand/orcallsubjects forappointments;contactparticipantswithremindersorotherrequirements.Prepare,distribute,andprocessquestionnaires.Performclericaldutiesinthepreparationofregulatorydocuments.Maintainallformsanddocuments,includingconsent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.Assistwiththescreening,recruiting,andobtainingconsentofstudyparticipants.Reviewmedicalrecordsand/orperform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.Administerstandardstudyquestionnairesandtests,scoretestmeasurementsandquestionnaires,andcodedataforcomputer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.Extractdatafromsourcedocumentsforresearch studiesasdirected. Collectdataandcompletecase reportforms.Performbasicmeasurementsandtestsonpatientsaccordingtoprotocol,suchasobtainingvitalsignsandEKG,after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.Prepare,process, andship specimens/samplesaccuratelyunderwell-definedrequirements.Orderand maintainequipmentand supplies.Process studycompensationpayments andthankyouletters tosubjectsuponcompletionoftrialactivities.Assistwithpost- study activities, as needed..
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BilingualandfluentinEnglishandSpanish.Knowledgeofbothlanguages shouldincludefluencyinbothspokenand written language, and familiarity with common medical terminology.Bachelor’sdegree(oron pathtograduation)in neuroscience orcognitivesciencefields.1yearorequivalentcombination ofeducationand experiencein human subjectresearch coordination.Experiencewithgeriatricpopulation,ordementiarelatedfield.Abilitytouse MicrosoftOffice (Word,Excel,PowerPoint)andothersoftware asneeded..
EDUCATION&EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Twoyearcollegedegreeand one yearofrelevantexperienceoran equivalentcombination ofexperience, education, and training.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES (REQUIRED):
General knowledge of medical terminology. Bilingual–fluentinbothEnglishandSpanish.
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CERTIFICATIONS& LICENSES:
Workingtowardcertification(s)toperformbasicpatientmeasurementsandtests,suchasphlebotomyandEKG.
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS*:
Frequentlystand,walk,twist,bend,stoop,squatand use fine light/finegrasping.Occasionallysit,reachaboveshoulders,performdeskbasedcomputertasks,useatelephoneandwritebyhand,lift,carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.Rarelykneel,crawl,climbladders,graspforcefully,sortandfilepaperworkorparts,rarelylift,carry,push,andpullobjects that weigh 40 pounds or more..
*-Consistentwithitsobligationsunderthelaw,theUniversitywillprovide reasonableaccommodationtoanyemployeewitha disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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WORKINGCONDITIONS:
Positionmayattimesrequiretheemployeetoworkwithorbeinareaswherehazardousmaterialsand/orexposureto chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.Mayrequire extended orunusualwork hoursbased onresearchrequirementsandbusinessneeds.ThispositionisbasedinStanford’sResearchParkandhastheoptionofatelecommuting/hybridschedulesubjectto operational needs..
Theexpectedpayrangeforthis positionis$25.48to$31.25perhour.StanfordUniversityprovidespayranges representingitsgood 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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*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.