Job Abstract

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish desired.
• Prior experience with patients or research subjects is desired. Preference given to applicants with previous experience, particularly clinical research experience with older adults who may be living with HIV infection, may have neurological impairment (e.g., Parkinson’s disease) or cognitive impairment (e.g., mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease).
• Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with research participants and their families.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work easily with research participants and research team members.
• Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with computer spreadsheets and database software, e.g., RedCap.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• BA/BS required; major in neuroscience, psychology, or the biological sciences preferred (equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience will be considered.)
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills within a team environment and with study participants.
• Experience in organizing and implementing multiple complex tasks.
• Comfort with data collection using a variety of computer interfaces.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, REDCap, and/or other computer interfaces preferred.
• An understanding of the principles of sound research design and data collection is an advantage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None required. Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $31.73 to $36.54 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 (https:/lcardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's 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 at
stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit 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.

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1013
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: F
• Requisition ID: 103783
• Work Arrangement : On Site