Clinical Research Coordinator, School of Medicine / Orthopaedic Surgery

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Summary:

For all clinical research studies assigned, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is responsible for coordinating clinical research studies in a compliant and efficient manner. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), the CRC will collaborate with all members of the clinical research team to ensure all federal, state, university, and protocol requirements are followed, institutional research objectives are met, and that ethical obligations are kept. 

Typical Duties

• Management of all duties required for clinical research studies from initiation to close-out.
• Conduct of clinical research activities as authorized by the Principal Investigator’s documented Delegation of Authority and Training Logs.
• On-call coverage for research projects as needed
• Collaboration with department administrative staff and the School of Medicine Office of Research Administration, coordination of the initiation processes for research projects and other clinical research projects in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Maintenance of current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.
• Understanding and adherence to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols.
• Conducting all assigned activities in compliance with national, local, & institutional guidelines, according to all HIPAA, GCP, and other applicable requirements.
• Study activities including coordinating new study activation requirements, screening/enrolling participants, regulatory and compliance requirements, maintaining appropriate study documentation/records, and managing study data.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Several years progressively responsible work experience
• Able to complete mandatory competencies and certifications required by VCU, individual clinical trails, and the NIG Human Subject Protection training required by federal regulations for research skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• 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

• Demonstrated clinical background preferred
• Active license such as CMA, CNA, EMT, RN, LPN, etc.
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience using Excel, REDCap, and EPIC
• Prior study management and/or patient care experience

Position is Open Until Filled

ORP Eligible: No

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employement is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

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.

UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Clinical Research Coordinator 1-3 (34111-34113)

Denise Mitchell
denise.mitchell1@vcuhealth.org