Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

Job Description

Stanford University’s Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to perform duties related to the coordination of the department’s biobanking program. The CRCA will coordinate this program and any associated studies under the close direction of the manager and principal investigator(s). The CRCA primary responsibilities will include: to recruit, screen and enroll subjects; Specimen collection, processing, storage and shipment; and assist with regulatory and financial requirements of the trial(s). We are seeking candidates with excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to follow through with specifically assigned deliverables. Some previous wet lab experience would be beneficial. There are opportunities for long term growth within the team, or the position can be a launching pad for a career in the biomedical sciences. This CRCA position is a full-time position, and a commitment of at least two years is preferred. CRCAs are expected to be available on site for up to 5 days a week. This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter. Please describe your background, interests, and future goals in the cover letter.

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 study’s needs.
• 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 .