Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

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 department is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRCA) to oversee clinical studies within the Joint division. The CRCA will operate within a dynamic and supportive environment, guided by a supervisor. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with fellow coordinators, research assistants, physicians, scientists, biostatisticians, residents, and medical assistants who are at the forefront of transformative spinal care research. The CRCA must have strong communication and documentation skills and must be able to juggle competing project priorities and deadlines. Top of Form

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: 
Occasional evening and weekend hours.
 

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.
   

Responsibilities

Core Duties: