Research Coordinator

Cortica Marin is looking for a Research Coordinator! 

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering a unique, multispecialty approach to the treatment of pediatric neurodevelopmental differences. We serve a variety of patient populations including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, articulation challenges, ADHD, anxiety, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, learning disorders, and more. Our care model, driven by insights and technologies from emerging neuroscience, brings together clinicians from a range of disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive care to children. Because the heart of Cortica's mission is direct patient care, the skill and compassion of our staff are crucial to achieving extraordinary experiences and outcomes for the families we serve. 

We believe a great culture attracts great people. We also believe that great culture and great people working together can change the world. Our hopes and dreams are bold and ambitious. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member in every role is instrumental in bringing our mission and vision to life. Cortica is an equal opportunity employer. 

What will you do? 

• Independently perform all research tasks for on-site clinical trials 
• Operate in a self-directed manner, with support from the research coordinator team, global research coordinator, and principal investigator as needed  
• May have responsibility of oversight of part-time research assistants  
• Serve as a research coordinator for an investigational clinical trial, with opportunities for close exposure to the variety of trials currently underway at Cortica 
• Communicate with families and organizations throughout the community to spread awareness of research opportunities for local children and adolescents 
• Recruit, screen, schedule, enroll, and run participants both in-clinic and in-home 
• Coordinate with study sponsors to ensure regulatory documents and processes are properly completed and acted upon 
• Be highly organized with participant scheduling, internal calendars, participant data, and visit coordination. 
• Gain applicable skills in the realm of clinical research through working with neurodiverse children and/or adolescents, study sponsors, the Cortica research team, and the expansive research network 
• Perform various research assessments, which may include ECGs and taking vitals, or engaging with eye-tracking software, while ensuring the research visits are performed properly and efficiently 
• Work closely with primary research coordinator and the study Principal Investigator to ensure all visit tasks are performed to protocol 
• Ensure secure and accurate data collection, entry, and record-keeping 
• Maintain organization of all study materials, including lab or assessment kits and investigational product 
• Be immersed within the greater culture and community of the medical and therapeutic teams at Cortica 
• In this role you are occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 
• Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds 
• Frequently travel around the community to provide accessibility to research for local families 

What you know: 

• You have experience working with neurodiverse children and/or adolescents 
• You have a bachelor’s degree; biological or behavioral science background (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology) 
• You have clinical research experience 
• You have 1+ years of professional experience, highlighting skills of organization and collaboration 
• You have excellent communication skills 
• You are motivated to work diligently in the realms of research participant interaction, data collection, and internal/external coordination 
• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic data capture systems and Microsoft Office products. 

Position Details: 

• Full time 
• In-person at Cortica Marin with access to a personal vehicle for frequent travel around the Bay Area for study visits at participant homes 

Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each team member! The culture and experience we create for our employees are of the utmost importance to us. We offer a wide range of benefits. Among the benefits offered by the company are medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401Ks with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.

The base pay range for this opening is $64,480 to $76,000. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.