Job Description

The Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program (ADDRP) in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University’s School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform duties related to clinical trials and studies involving children and adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities.  This position coordinates aspects of the clinical studies including providing pivotal response treatment to young children with autism at in-home sessions, in the outpatient Child Psychiatry Division at Stanford and/or at a Stanford satellite classroom in San Jose.  The position also requires assuring accurate data collection and entry and assisting with participant recruitment for research studies. 

Duties include: 

Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.

Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.

Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.

Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.

Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.

Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.

Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol. Collect study specimens according to protocol.

Order and maintain equipment and supplies.

Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

Provide Pivotal Response treatment to children in the homes and/or in the outpatient Child Psychiatry Division at Stanford and/or in a Stanford satellite classroom in San Jose.

 

* - 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 in clinical research, particularly with providing behavioral treatments to children with autism and/or developmental disabilities
Have the necessary patience and resourcefulness to interact well with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

General knowledge of medical terminology.

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 business needs.

Onsite: This position is based on the Stanford main campus. 

The expected pay range for this position is $28.59 to $32.90 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.

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

* - 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.

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