Assistant Neuroscience Research Coordinator

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Research

Post Date Mar 25, 2024

Requisition # 102664

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University’s School of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Neuroscience Research Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work on brain imaging studies of cognitive function and dysfunction, cognitive development and learning disabilities. The Assistant Neuroscience Research Coordinator will participate in all aspects of research in the lab, including acquisition and analysis of functional and structural brain imaging data, assembling, and administering cognitive and behavioral assessments, verifying data, and entering pertinent information into the database for statistical analysis and assisting with manuscript preparations.

Interested candidates should upload their resume/CV and a cover letter outlining their experience in relation to the position.

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, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.

• Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.

• 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.

• - Other duties may also be assigned

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Psychology, Human Biology, Neurosciences, Biomedical engineering, or related fields

• Previous research experience in cognitive neuroscience

• Previous experience in performing brain imaging data acquisition, neuropsychological assessments, and signal processing helpful

• Ability and desire to work well with children.

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.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.

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 in Stanford’s Research Park

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The expected pay range for this position is $27.40 to $31.25 (hybrid/onsite range) 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.

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* - 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: Full-time

• Job Code: 1012

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: E

• Requisition ID: 102664

• Work Arrangement : On Site