Stanford University's Autism and Developmental Disorders Research Program (ADDRP) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to perform administrative support duties related to the collection of MRI and clinical data and the coordination of clinical studies. This position coordinates aspects of the clinical studies including recruitment; assuring accurate data collection and entry, collecting blood and/or saliva samples as needed, performing and gathering MRI and EEG data; and working with regulatory agencies including the IRB. The incumbent will work under supervision of the principal investigator and supervisor on research studies involving medication trials and imaging studies and clinical trials with children and adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities. Previous experience with participant recruitment of clinical populations, obtaining MRI scans and working with children with autism spectrum disorder is desirable. This study requires working some evening, night and/or weekend shifts in order to obtain MRI scans from research participants while they are sleeping.

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 MRI, EEG, 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.

* - 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.