Clinical Research Coordinator, School of Medicine - Neurology

Summary

For all clinical research studies assigned, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating clinical research studies in a compliant and efficient manner. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), 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

Typical responsibilities may include:

*Demonstrated understanding of clinical research management duties from study initiation to close-out.

*Conduct clinical research activities as authorized by the Principal Investigator’s documented Delegation of Authority and Training Logs.

*Provide on-call coverage for research projects as needed,

*Collaborate with department administrative staff and the School of Medicine Office of Research Administration, coordinate the initiation processes for Neuromuscular research projects and other clinical research projects in the Department of Neurology;

* Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Research Coordinator, plus additional sponsor GCP certifications as required.

*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, & 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.

Typical Education and Experience

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience; RN, NP or LPN eligible for license in VA preferred or demonstrated clinical background preferred. Several years of progressively responsible work experience. Must be able to complete mandatory competencies and certifications required by VCU, individual clinical trials, and the NIH Human Subject Protection training required by federal regulations for research. Communication skills, written and spoken are essential. Prior study management and/or neurological patient care experience preferred. Ability to work in a diverse environment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Active license such as CMA, CNA, EMT, RN, LPN, etc.

Position open until filled.

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

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. 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/

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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