Research Coordinator

Cortica is looking for a Research Coordinator to join our Marin Center Team!  

We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. 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 is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! 
 
Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities. 
 
What will you do?

• Recruit and screen individuals for research studies. 
• Schedule subjects for available testing/imaging timeslots. 
• Speak to parents and attend recruiting events. 
• Concisely explain study requirements and imaging techniques. 
• Perform behavioral assessment batteries (e.g. WISC/WASI, ADOS, ADIR). 
• Score standardized parent-report questionnaires (e.g. Sensory Profile, SCQ, etc.). 
• Run and operate MRI (Siemens 3T)/MEG(Omega CTF Biomagnetometer) machinery. 
• Available to work on weekends if necessary for patient visits. 
• Update PI on recruitment numbers and study enrollment progress. 
• Coordinate meetings between group of physicians, PIs, and other research coordinators for the Sensory Neurodevelopement and Autism Program  
• Maintain relevant Committee on Human Research/Institutional Review Board paperwork including protocol renewal and minor/major modifications as needed. 
• Reorder supplies (e.g. Questionnaires, testing answer sheets) and manage conference reimbursement paperwork. 
• Enter health questionnaire data/testing results into pediLAVA database. 
• File and maintain patient/control study charts. 
• Ensure compliance with CHR policies across SNAP/Cortica labs (e.g. proper consenting, updated paperwork being used, etc.) 
• Maintain petty cash fund, basic lab accounting, and associated paperwork. 
• 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  

 
We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have great bedside manner. 
• You have excellent communication skills. 
• You possess familiarity with IQ and behavioral assessments testing (e.g. Wechsler series, ADOS, ADIR, dkefs). 
• You have previous experience working with pediatric patients. 
• You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products.  
• You possess a basic understanding of neuroscience. 

 
Benefits you deserve: 
 
Cortica cares deeply about each team member and their wellbeing! We strive to foster an outstanding employee experience and culture. We also provide a terrific benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy a variety of company subsidized medical and dental insurance options, 401K with company match and rapid vesting, Personal Time Off that increases based on tenure, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development, employee referral bonus awards, and more. Part-time employees who average between 26 and 29 hours during are eligible for sick time as well as medical, dental and vision benefits, in accordance with company policies, the employee handbook, and benefit plan provisions.