Clinical Research Coordinator - Department of PM&R, School of Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 8, 2024
Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will coordinate and participate in clinical research study by performing a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of research data from clinical trials and observational studies.
In conjunction with the PI and study team:
• Coordinate and implement procedures for data collection
• Recruit, consent, and maintain confidentiality with research subjects and ensure compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols as well as formulate study guidelines & respond to requirements of regulatory agencies
• Help principal investigators (PIs) and study coordinators to track, identify and report adverse events & protocol deviations
• In collaboration with the PI, co-investigators, and research team evaluate and interpret data to ensure the successful completion of research projects
The incumbent must be flexible in terms of working with scholars and research participants from diverse backgrounds and personal experiences and be able to establish good rapport with investigators and ancillary departments. Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protection, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, and additional sponsor GCP certifications as required. Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, including Human Subject protection regulations and all aspects of IRB-approved protocols. Conduct all assigned activities in compliance with national, local, and institutional guidelines, according to all HIPAA, GCP, and other applicable requirements. Activities include coordinating new study activation requirements, screening and enrolling participants, regulatory and compliance requirements, maintaining appropriate study documentation and records, and managing study data. Have knowledge of different research sponsors (Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies) regulations and research methodologies.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Support, facilitate, and carry out qualitative and/or quantitative human study research projects
• Recruit, screen and interview human research participants; data collection
• Developing human subject research project standard operating procedures, policies and guidelines
• Maintain and audit research study records in compliance with the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Track and establish statistical data using statistical software
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Hiring Standards:
• Master's Degree or higher in a field related to the health sciences, engineering, or education is strongly preferred
• Significant experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
University Title – Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (34111)
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon the availability of funding.
Position will remain open until filled.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $56,400 - $62,400
ORP Eligible: No
Position Details:
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
