Clinical Research Coordinator I – National Center for PTSD

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work with Dr. Kuhn at the National Center for PTSD.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This Clinical Research Coordinator position is a unique opportunity to work in an innovative center of mental health care experts and researchers who are using cutting-edge technology to address the mental health crisis in the U.S. The position involves working with a cross-functional team to carry out research studies and perform data analysis involving large data sets for mental health and healthcare, digital mental healthcare interventions, and the potential for work on AI applications.

The Research Coordinator will be responsible for handling research activities including screening, enrolling, and randomizing participants to study conditions. Additionally, in this role you will communicate administer study payments, manage and organize data collection, track and report study records to the research team, and coordinate team meetings.

Strong data analytic skills, syntax creation, and coding are necessary for the position, as is knowledge of research management software including Qualtrics, REDCap, Excel, R/RStudio and Git/Github. Exceptional candidates will bring familiarity with mobile and web-based app analytics and dashboards, processing of complex JSON data streams, data visualization skills, and experience with additional data processing technologies including Python, SQL, Visual Studio, Azure, and AWS.

This is a full-time position located in Menlo Park, CA.

BENEFITS:

PAVIR offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training. Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. Full time hours are 40 hours a week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Screen, enroll, and randomize research participants;
• Communicate and follow up with research participants;
• Coordinate routine meetings among key staff including creating agendas and leading meetings;
• Administer study payments;
• Manage and organize study data collection via REDCap and/or Qualtrics (e.g., baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up assessments);
• Track and periodically report study records and progress to research team;
• Prepare reports to study sponsors, IRBs, DSMBs, and hospital research administration;
• Assist in budget management.
• Use R/RStudio and other technologies to process, integrate, and analyze data from research trials and VA operational platforms;
• Visualize and prepare analysis results for internal program use, academic presentations and publications, and/or public dissemination;
• Develop, document, and manage and share analysis workflows using Git/GitHub and other project management tools;
• Other tasks as assigned (e.g., literature reviews in manuscript development, IRB completion).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience);
• Advanced research assistant experience or research coordinator experience; 2 years or more of R programming experience; experience working with large data sets. Previous experience in a clinical and/or research environment.
• Knowledge and experience with web-based project management programs;
• Good interpersonal skills and strong collaborative attitude and capacity to interact with people;
• Strong organizational skills; Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative team;
• Good writing skills and ability to develop periodic reports on program activities;
• Knowledge of research study protocols and IRB procedures;
• Knowledge and experience with manuscript development and literature review.
• Working knowledge of inferential statistics;
• Experience analyzing large data sets and processing complex data structures;
• Ability to program using R / RStudio;
• Familiarity with Git / GitHub;
• Experience presenting data effectively to scientific, clinical, or other professional audiences;
• Ability to prioritize and organize a high-volume workload and adapt to changing priorities;

Desired:

• Course work in social sciences, research, computer science, data science, statistics or related fields such as mathematics, engineering, or medical/clinical informatics.
• Knowledge of VA and its health care system regarding clinical research trials and understanding of VA procedures and safety regulations;
• Experience with mobile and/or web analytics, dashboards, and/or processing of JSON data streams;
• Experience working with behavioral, mental health, and/or electronic health record data, especially using VA systems;
• Experience with additional data processing technologies including Python, SQL, Visual Studio, Azure, and/or AWS;
• Experience with AI and machine learning, particularly for behavioral data analysis;
• Data visualization skills.

 

ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR):

PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.

READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

PAVIR is a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.

 

PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] - Human Resources department.