Spine Assistant Research Coordinator – Dr. Grace Xiong (18 Months Fixed-Term)

Redwood City, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 29 - 33

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery boasts a prominent national and international presence in orthopaedic research representing a wide range of subspecialties within the field. This research encompasses treatments for musculoskeletal issues in patients spanning from infants to older individuals. The overarching goal of the Orthopaedic Research Program is to cultivate foundational knowledge that propels the advancement of musculoskeletal injury and disease treatments.

To further this mission the Adult Spine Orthopaedic Research Program is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) to support the research studies within the Spine division for the academic year with Dr. Grace Xiong. This position is expected to engage in all facets of research including study recruitment and enrollment grant writing abstract/manuscript writing and designing and implementing their own projects under faculty mentorship. Medical students or individuals taking a gap year with an interest in Orthopaedics research are encouraged to apply particularly those with an interest in spinal surgery translational research and artificial intelligence. Availability is limited and terms typically begin and end each summer lasting approximately 1-2 years.

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 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.
Conduct literature searches/reviews for faculty for study design and hypothesis generating before initiating IRB protocol; work with PI to prioritize projects. Assist in abstract write up manuscript drafting and grant preparation and submission.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Interest in Orthopaedic research.
Ability to work fast and efficiently within time constraints.
Ability to work independently and comfortably with study participants.
Prior data entry and management experience.

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.

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 Universitys Administrative Guide .

The expected pay range for this position is $29.44 to $33.26 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 Stanfords extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Required Experience: