Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry

The VCU Department of Psychiatry is seeking to hire a Clinical Research Coordinator for its Child and Adolescent Division.

Position Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will perform administrative, and technical work in support of the research mission of the Child and Adolescent Division in the Department of Psychiatry. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for managing research studies in a compliant and efficient manner. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will collaborate with all members of the research teams, to ensure all federal, state, university, and protocol requirements are followed, institutional research objectives are met, and ethical obligations are kept.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Under direction of PI, conducts and oversees grants and coordinates research activities by preparing human assurance protocols, informed consent documents, and other research related papers

• Under direction of PI, oversees grant development by performing data collection and entry in compliance with HIPAA, GCP’s and sponsor required guidelines

• Participates in project planning and development of research protocols while ensuring adherence to accepted scientific research principles and compliance with relevant federal guidelines

• Conduct all assigned activities in compliance with national, local, & institutional guidelines, according to all HIPAA, GCP, and other applicable requirements

• Coordinates new study activation requirements, screens/enrolls participants, regulatory and compliance requirements, maintains appropriate study documentation/records, and manages study data

• Conducts clinical research activities as authorized by the Principal Investigator’s documented Delegation of Authority and Training Logs

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

• Understands, adheres to, and assists in developing/submitting IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols

• Provides analytical writing and training support for projects

• Coordinates and researches scientific literature, evaluates, and summarizes findings, and assists PI in developing protocols based on findings

• Performs all other research duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of clinical research management to include regulatory, human subjects’ protection, study conduct, and data management requirements

• Extensive knowledge of ethical research issues and research protocols and guidelines also required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, excellent interpersonal/organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills such as establishing rapport, maintaining participant motivation, empathic responding, ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to use clinical judgment in (rare) emergency situations

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SPSS or comparable statistical programs required

• Self-motivated, able to work independently, familiar with research regulations

• Able to work in an environment with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex regulations, policies, and requirements for each study assigned

• 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:

• Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

• Work experience in an academic medical center/university

• Familiarity with EPIC

• Phlebotomy Certification

• Experience conducting research in pediatric or adolescent populations
• Experience administering surveys in REDCap

• Experience in conducting mental health surveys with adults and youth

• Experience in mentoring and training student research trainees, incorporating them into research teams

Additional Information:

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

Position will remain open until filled with a priority application date of April 30, 2024.

University Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

ORP Eligible: No

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 is 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.