Assistant Neuroscience Research Coordinator
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
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 .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.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..* - 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
Keywords: Stanford University, San Francisco , Assistant Neuroscience Research Coordinator, Other , Stanford, California
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