Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

The Childhood Research Obesity Prevention (CROP) research program under the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (Pediatric GI) within Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to perform duties related to the coordination of one clinical study and work under close direction of the principal investigator and project manager. These duties include developing study protocols, data collection tools, recruitment strategies and screening, enrollment, randomization, and data collection for various research studies to promote food security, nutrition, and reduction of obesity and related chronic diseases starting early in life. The CROP research program’s goal is to advance child health equity. To achieve this goal, the program seeks to translate clinical, community, and epidemiologic research findings into innovative population‑level interventions during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood to prevent and treat childhood obesity and chronic diseases particularly among health disparity populations. The culture of the program values growth, teamwork, and inclusion. Current research projects are funded by NIH, PCORI, and Foundations with over $20M total costs between 2024‑2030 in addition to endowed program funding. These include the Food FARMacia randomized trial of an infant food security intervention; the LINC mixed‑methods study of social risk factors, navigation, and neighborhoods; and the PCORI‑funded CHIME (Comparing Health Interventions for Maternal Equity) program. The CROP Clinical Research Coordinator will have experience in conducting participant enrollment and data collection, maintaining clinical data in a research setting, and adhering to research protocols for the CHIME study. The role requires collaboration with team members, other researchers, and external partners. Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines, take initiative, complete tasks independently, and proficiency in Spanish verbal communication at a fluent or native level to assist with communication with non‑English speakers is required. The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic, stimulating place to work and focuses on growth and improved excellence, offering staff challenging and rewarding roles. Duties include: Serve as a contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from startup through close‑out. Determine eligibility of and enroll study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment and retention 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, 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 materials, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors. Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff. 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. Other duties may also be assigned. 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 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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $34.56 to $40.30 hourly. Desired Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in conducting study participant screening. Experience with maintaining clinical data in a research setting. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications in a previous administrative setting. 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 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, and rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more. Notice to Applicants This job duties list is typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and is not designed to be 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. 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 their job. 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. Benefits that support you, and your future 18+ PTO days per year Health benefits start when you start Flexible work options $6000+ annual tuition and training assistance 403(b) plan Mental health and wellness programs Free and discounted commuter transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University