Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant Stanford, CA

Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant

Stanford University is seeking a Physical Science Research Professional 1 in the School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States. The role primarily involves clinical neurotechnology research in the homes of clinical trial participants with tetraplegia.

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies, coordinating studies from startup through close‑out.
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol and 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.
• 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.

• Install complex research computing hardware and software; maintain computer software, tracking all updates and testing equipment function after updates.
• Maintain computer hardware by confirming all cable connections are intact, troubleshooting equipment components in a safe manner, and anticipating and eliminating hurdles to system expansion.
• Arrange, schedule, and execute twice‑to‑four‑times‑weekly research sessions in participants’ homes, which may involve driving up to three hours.
• Meet regularly with researchers to plan and practice execution of research sessions.
• Record neural activity, select appropriate neural waveforms, configure custom software, and document Neural Interface System performance.
• Record HD video of research sessions, redact sensitive information, create video clips for weekly meetings and publications.
• Back up and archive data daily to servers at multiple institutions.
• Perform simple troubleshooting of computer software and hardware.
• Help evaluate user interfaces and neurally‑controlled assistive devices for persons with paralysis.
• Provide vigilant skin care of neurosurgically placed devices and teach caregivers how to properly clean and care for the skin around the percutaneous device interface.
• Train and sign‑off other Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistants in similar roles at other research sites.
• Assemble unique systems to perform new, unusual or special tests.
• Conduct a broad range of experiments involving advanced technology; contribute to the design of experimental protocols to achieve scientific objectives.
• Work closely with Supervisor and with colleagues at other universities.
• Communicate to manufacturers about problems with medical devices; ensure appropriate response.
• Assist with other neurotechnology research projects, as assigned by Supervisor.
• Function as the principal technical specialist for the research unit or specific research project.
• Attend weekly lab meetings (in person at Stanford or by video conference) and may present data.
• Enhance web presence for research, managing website updates and social media accounts.
• Maintain MySQL inventory database to coordinate supplies and equipment used across a multi‑site pilot clinical trial and associated research.
• Submit abstracts, present posters, and assist with research manuscripts.
• Assist with participant recruitment efforts.
• Lead some aspects of event planning, such as assembling invite lists or securing a venue.

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in engineering, biology, or neuroscience.
• 1–2 years related experience in neuroscience or electrical or computer engineering.
• Extraordinary interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a complex, multi‑institutional team.
• Ability to interact comfortably and sensitively with study participants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to coordinate activities with colleagues at multiple sites.
• Superb organizational skills…