Job Description

Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA), on a two-year fixed term basis, to work in the laboratory and close direction of principal investigator Dr. Lynn Koegel. The CRCA will perform duties related to research using AI to improve social communication for autistic individuals. The CRCA will be the primary contact with potential participants, will screen potential participants for eligibility, and will collect and analyze language samples of targeted areas.

Duties include:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate studies from startup through close-out. Coordinate with CS Department and software engineers.
• Familiarity with PRT research (particularly motivational components).
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol.
• Assist in developing recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of study assessments (pre and post measures)
• 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.
• Assemble study kits for study visits, 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.
  

* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with single subject and group designs.
• Extensive experience working with autistic individuals (children through adulthood).
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.
• Knowledge of research design (publications preferred)
• Basic knowledge of AI programs (coding not necessary)
• Experience evaluating output from LLMs and other AI tools for clinical useage
• Experience related to coordination of medical research and AI engineering teams for future development

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. MA or PhD degree in relevant field. BCBA preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

* Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals preferred.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification 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, 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:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $27.03 to $33.35 per hour.

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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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,

* - 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Job Code: 1013
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: F
• Requisition ID: 105482
• Work Arrangement : Remote Eligible

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