10,599 Research Specialist jobs in the United States

At Stanford University School of Medicine the work we do touches lives today and tomorrow. Through education, research , and healthcare, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity , collaborative discoveries, and innovation.

Whether working in departments with faculty , or in units that support the school , our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

The department of Pediatrics at Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRC2) to conduct clinical research and work on complex projects / assignments . This interesting and unique opportunity will oversee the clinical research functions of a multi-site pediatric oncology consortium. Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Consortium Research Development and Management Center (POETIC RDMC) is a phase I clinical trial consortium whose mission is "To promote early clinical development of promising therapies for children, adolescents , and young adults with cancer and related disorders". This position will oversee significant and key aspects of the consortium large research studies and work under close direction of the principal investigator and / or study supervisor.

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.

• 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.

• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels.

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $84,856.00 to 97,021.00 annually

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related medical field.

• Experience working with oncology clinical research studies.

• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical research setting is highly 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.

* - 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.

Job Responsibilities :

• Manage & coordinate in-house clinical ops
• Act as site manager and company interface for active studies
• Responsible for site regulatory document collection, filing of study documents in trial master file (TMF), ICF review/approval, IRB/EC submission (including annual submissions), payments tracking, study supply management (as appropriate), study communication, field training and support
• Responsible for implementation of clinical study documents as needed, including but not limited to: ICFs, amendments to study protocols, SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs) and study-specific forms, to ensure appropriate compliance with site start-up and initiation process and applicable regulations
• Review sample, investigator-prepared and IRB-approved informed consents
• Support the design, format and content of study guides and subject instructions
• Coordinate activities associated with site startup
• Interface with in-house data and EDC/CTMS management to ensure seamless study execution
• Support clinical dossier preparation for CEC meetings
• Support prep of clinical sites for regulatory inspections
• Partner with and work cross-functionally with various team members

Job Requirements :

• 4+ years prior experience in clinical ops role – experience in Med Device or Spine industry strongly preferred
• Ability to travel for monitoring or as requested by the study team
• Strong project management skills with an entrepreneurial attitude
• Proficient with clinical trial management software including EDC, eTMF, CTMS
• Prior experience with IDE clinical trial and international regulatory process required including FDA; ICH and ISO:14155.
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, team player, with excellent time management skills

Our client, a leader in the power sports industry, is seeking an experienced Market Research Specialist for a 12+ month contract assignment in Plymouth, MN. This role is hybrid.

JOB SUMMARY

The Market Research Specialist will be responsible for executing a broad range of surveys and online activities using the Qualtrics platform. The Specialist will work directly with internal clients to assess needs and manage execution of projects which include survey programming, survey analysis, and reporting writing. This role will support several people on the team and collaborate with a few other survey and CX experts in the company.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Consumer Insights team by executing research projects on the Qualtrics platform. Understand objectives, collaborate on drafting a survey, program, create dashboards as needed, conduct basic survey analysis, and create basic research reports.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of several owner communities on the Qualtrics platform including panel management, incentive management, and survey deployment.
• Be the team’s subject matter expert on all aspects of our use of Qualtrics. Update or create process documentation as needed.
• Be knowledgeable on the basics of all the Customer Satisfaction surveys, executing some basic tasks to support CX programs, helping colleagues access dashboards and get answers to their questions.

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE BS/BA degree
• Experience with Qualtrics for survey execution, or experience on a similar platform and ability to learn a new platform.
• Experience in a business environment
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced culture
• Process oriented, ability to manage multiple projects and streamline process.

Pay Rate $29.69 - $31.69 per hour

Summary

The Analytic Microscopy Core delivers advanced, centralized imaging services and equipment to support a wide range of scientific fields, including cancer biology, immunology, drug discovery, epidemiology, digital pathology, and translational research. The core enables image-based experimental studies using technologies such as fluorescence, confocal, two-photon, live-cell, second harmonic generation, super-resolution, polarized light, laser capture microdissection, multiplex spatial biology, and high-content screening. We also provide extensive expertise in experimental design, analysis, and interpretation of microscopy-based data and provide dynamic training and education resources for our customers.

Position Highlights :

• The Research Specialist III should possess knowledge that will allow them to exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining research results.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level staff.
• Provide training and assistance on various microscopy techniques including but not limited to: Fluorescence, Intravital, Live Cell, Confocal, 2-photon, Digital Pathology, and Image Analysis.
• Work with other staff members of the core to complete projects and perform core equipment maintenance.
• Attend in-house courses, seminars and workshops, related to core activities and cancer biology.
• Assist customers with grant proposals and manuscript preparation.
• Participate in national Shared Resources and Microscopy organizations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced biotechnology research professional.
• The successful candidate will communicate effectively with the research community and provide superior customer service to the core's clients.
• Must demonstrate the ability to assist and train clients in instrument operation and independently perform regular laboratory maintenance and QC.
• Capable of autonomously performing all tasks required by the core for extended periods.
• The candidate will have a broad knowledge of advanced microscopy technologies and image analysis.
• Master’s degree in Core related field of study is preferred.
• Experience with advanced microscopy applications, especially confocal, 2-photon, and/or light-sheet.
• Or experience with Digital Pathology and Spatial Biology applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work on-site during normal operating hours of the core.
• Occasional work outside normal operating hours to complete time-sensitive experiments.
• Train and assist customers on a variety of microscope systems.
• Train and assist customers with Image Analysis on multiple software platforms.
• Develop methods and standard procedures to facilitate client's research projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and customer projects
• Assist core manager with administrative tasks.
• Work closely with other research cores to advance customer projects.
• Communicate effectively with customers including presentation of data to faculty members.
• Participate in Microscopy courses, seminars, and workshops.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow universal safety precautions.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Core related field of study is required, with core specific advanced training and work experience. Requires at least 5 years in science related work and/or post-graduate coursework. Requires at least 3 years in core facility specific applications and at least 2 years of that in research-based technology.
• Work experience in multi-user core facility preferred.
• Core specific licensure and/or certifications. Annual Human Subjects Training, i.e. CITI is required.

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