Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

About the Department The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University’s School of Medicine offers comprehensive training and patient care across perioperative, pain management, and critical care medicine, and conducts research across basic, translational, clinical, health services and medical education. About the Role The Biobehavioral Pediatric Pain Collaborative (BPPC) Laboratory is seeking a full‑time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to coordinate clinical research studies. The CRCA will coordinate moderately complex aspects of one or more clinical studies under the close direction of the principal investigator and/or lab manager, working primarily with BPPC while interacting with other clinicians and researchers across labs and settings. For more information about our lab, see: Duties Include Serve as the primary contact for research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies; coordinate studies from startup through close‑out. Determine participant eligibility and obtain informed consent in accordance with the study protocol; make decisions regarding study protocols and compliance based on IRB and regulatory guidance. Assist in developing, evaluating, and revising recruitment strategies to increase participant enrollment as needed. Coordinate the collection, processing, and analysis of study specimens and data. Manage data, ensure accuracy and completeness, evaluate study effectiveness, and make recommendations to the PI. Manage research project databases and develop case report forms, patient tracking tools, flow sheets, and other study documents. Be experienced in designing and implementing study documentation and familiar with Stanford clinical trial requirements and regulations to accurately process informed consents, questionnaires, and screening tools. Ensure compliance with research protocols; prepare regulatory submissions and complete IRB renewals on time; report protocol deviations to the IRB and notify the PI of any privacy concerns; serve as a resource to team members on regulatory processes and data privacy, and provide training as needed. Assemble study kits, monitor scheduling of procedures and study visits, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors; may supervise students who assist with participant scheduling and study procedures; lead internal project meetings, communicate study progress, and present data (these are internal meetings). Interact regularly with the PI to ensure participant safety and proper study conduct; provide status reports, propose solutions to safety concerns, and monitor participants for adverse events; deliver recruitment updates and quarterly reports required by the IRB or funding source. Ensure essential patient and research data are documented and filed per institutional and regulatory requirements; participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits. Other duties may also be assigned. Desired Qualifications Knowledge of the principles of clinical research (Good Clinical Practice + HIPAA) and federal regulations. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing projects and timelines. Familiarity with IRB guidelines and regulations. Previous experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, SPSS, or other related database/statistics applications. Previous experience with interviewing and/or conducting focus groups. Previous experience with quantitative and qualitative research. Previous experience working with children and families. Experience/knowledge of psychology research. Minimum of one year related experience. 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 (Preferred) Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification. 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 the 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. Salary: The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to 40.30 per hour. Benefits: (details of the benefits package are discussed during the hiring process). EEO Statement: The School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford University