"Clinical Research Coordinator"

📅 Post Date: Jan 13, 2026

Requisition #: 108028

The Greicius Lab at Stanford University invites applications for a Clinical Research Coordinator. This will be a joint position in which applicants will have the opportunity to work alongside another Clinical Research Coordinator to gain research experience in genetics. Successful applicants will gain first-hand experience in data collection, processing, and analysis in a diverse laboratory setting. The Greicius Lab investigates neurodegenerative disorders with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s Disease. We use statistical methods on multiomic datasets to search for mechanisms that modify the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. We now have a dataset of 1000+ long-read sequencing (LRS) genomes and associated proteomics, expression, clinical, and biomarker data. The Greicius Lab is also a fantastic launchpad for MD and/or PhD programs.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in a variety of topics including genetics, biology, and different neurodegenerative diseases (i.e. Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia). The Clinical Research Coordinator position entails the management of administrative responsibilities as well as hands-on involvement in research projects with a potential to contribute to publications. This position requires high attention to detail, comfort with or an ability to learn complex computational workflows, an ability to manage multiple projects, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of basic programming (i.e. Python, R) and/or the UNIX environment is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field is desirable. A minimum commitment of two years starting around May/June is highly desired.

Interested candidates should email a CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to the Greicius lab inbox (greiciuslab@stanford.edu), with “CRC Application” as the subject.

This is a fully on-site position.

Duties include:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate collection of study specimens and processing.
• Collect and manage patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Manage research project databases, develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
• Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.
• Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.
• Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
• Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of basic programming in Python, R and/or the UNIX environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of genetics is desirable but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field desirable.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two-year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

The expected pay range for this position is $34.56 to $40.30 per hour.