Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

• The Department of Pediatrics - Division of Endocrinology, successfully combines the worlds of integration, innovation, and clinical care to improve the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders. Our mission is to innovate basic, translational, and clinical research in endocrinology and diabetes grounded in the principles of excellence and equity to advance scientific knowledge and improve the lives of all. 

   

  The Zaharieva Lab is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate to perform duties related to the coordination of physical activity/exercise clinical studies in type 1 diabetes. Dr. Dessi Zaharieva (https://profiles.stanford.edu/dessislava-zaharieva) is the principal investigator of multiple cutting-edge studies focusing on strategies to manage blood glucose concentrations around exercise in youth and adults with type 1 diabetes. This dedicated CRCA will work closely with the PI and study supervisor as part of dynamic study team and will coordinate moderately complex aspects of multiple clinical studies at various stages.

   

  This position will have the opportunity to engage and contribute to studies in unique and exciting ways such as website content development, comprehensive literature reviews, data management, clinical study coordination, patient engagement, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and more. Applicants should have working knowledge of the IRB application process and experience with common research platforms including, but not limited to: REDCap, Zotero, NVivo, Adobe Sign. Additionally, applicants should value high attention to detail, be innovative and collaborative, as well as demonstrate consistent initiative and follow through. Applicants should have strong written and verbal communication and be comfortable with or learning about technology (including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems, physical activity trackers (watches), and smart devices).

   

  Due to the nature of the studies, it is highly desirable for applicants to have a working knowledge and strong interest in physical activity/exercise and/or type 1 diabetes. This CRCA position is a full-time position and a commitment of at least two years is highly desirable. The position is hybrid, with an expectation of 2-3 of onsite work at the Stanford School of Medicine campus each week. However, the schedule may shift according to study timelines and goals, which may necessitate flexibility in work schedules (e.g. up to 4-5 days a week on site during clinical trial exercise portions, as needed).

   

  Interested candidates, please apply with your resume and a cover letter. Please describe your background, prior clinical research experience, interest in exercise and/or type 1 diabetes, and future goals in your cover letter.

   

  Duties include:

  • Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.  Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
  • Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol.  Assist in developing and implementing a variety of recruitment 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, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. 
  • Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
  • Conduct study visits and semi-structured interviews, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.
  • 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 (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. The hourly pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $31.73 to $36.54 based on commensurate experience and background.