Clinical Research Coordinator
Mission of SON:
The mission of the School of Nursing is to shape the future of nursing through the power of education, discovery, and collaboration.
Position Responsibilities:
VCU School of Nursing invites applicants to apply for the Clinical Research Coordinator position. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional who will work with and under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). While the Principal Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall design, conduct, and management of the clinical trial, the CRC supports, facilitates, and coordinates the daily research activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By performing these duties, the CRC works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of the clinical study. The clinical research coordinator reports primarily to the Principal Investigator.
In this role you will:
- Conduct clinical research activities as authorized by the Principal Investigator's documented Delegation of Authority and Training Logs.
- Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.
- Work independently and closely with patients and physicians.
- Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects 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/enrolling participants, regulatory and compliance requirements, maintaining appropriate study documentation/records, and managing study data.
- Coordinate various clinical research programs dealing with diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cardiovascular disease and its complications under the direction of physicians within the Cardiology Division.
- Ensure patient safety is a top priority in conducting clinical trials.
- Ensure all IRB submissions are complete and submitted on time.
- Maintain regulatory binders in audit ready state – ensuring all documentation is complete and has been submitted to the IRB.
- Provide timely and courteous responses to queries from patients, faculty and sponsors.
- Complete and ensure accurate effort reporting is recorded.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with clinical research and/or any experience working in a laboratory/medical research environment
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex regulations, policies, and requirements for each study assigned.
- Able to provide own transportation to service areas and meeting locations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of clinical research management duties from study initiation to close-out to include: regulatory, human subject's protection, study conduct, and data management requirements.
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization, time management and critical thinking skills.
- Exhibits professionalism and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team; establishing and maintaining productive relationships with VCU colleagues and all customers and contracts necessary to effectively support research studies.
- Must be able to prioritize work requirements and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, seeking guidance from Principal Investigators and senior study team staff when necessary.
- Participate in professional education and advancement opportunities to facilitate personal and program growth.
- 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 Qualifications:
- Previous research experience working with women, infants, or children
- Experience managing projects
- Familiarity with Cerner and VCU Health strongly preferred.
- Experience with Trello, Google Office, Redcap and analytical data reporting
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
Position Details:
Department: School of Nursing Office of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Exempt