Clinical Research Coordinator - Dept. of Health Policy

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Position Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator position will support Principal Investigators (PI) in the day-to-day activities required for activation, execution, and management of clinical, patient-oriented research studies or protocols. Typical duties of a Clinical Research Coordinators include but are not limited to: assist the PI in assessing study feasibility, determining participation eligibility, and establishing guidelines for clinical data collection; serve as patient/participant recruiters; and perform a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. They may work independently or as a member of a team. They work under general supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex issues to an upper-level manager or the PI, as appropriate. Clinical Research Coordinators typically report to a manager or director or may report to an administrator or PI. NOTE: Maintain established portfolio driven knowledge base of federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor guidance as well as university policies and compliance notices, with ability to consistently interpret and apply accurately.

Job Duties:

This position will be responsible for research, outreach and education-related activities to support Dr. Anika L. Hines’s research program which focuses on racial disparities and achieving health equity in cardiovascular disease.

Available to work 40 hours per week, tasks include (but are not limited to):

• Overseeing regulatory aspects of research (e.g., IRB, NIH, etc.)
• Supervising and assisting with quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Managing databases
• Recruiting and consenting study participants
• Building online surveys using digital platforms (e.g. Survey Monkey, REDCap, Google Forms)
• Conducting literature reviews
• Scheduling and conducting study orientations and assessments with study participants
• Attending weekly research team meetings
• Completing CITI training and following Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, psychology, research, or a related field
• Two years + experience working in research environment or health care organization or equivalent education
• Familiarity with the research process and principles of research design
• Understanding of health services research and other outcomes-oriented health research methods
• Excellent communication skills, team-based project experience, and ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in health sciences, public health, psychology, research, or a related field
• Five years+ experience working in a research environment
• Supervisory/management experience
• Experience using software applications such as Redcap for participant tracking and data collection
• Experience interviewing/conducting surveys with research participants
• Experience in conducting clinical assessments (e.g., blood pressure, height/weight)

University Job Code: Clinical Research Coordinator 1-3 (34111N-34113N)

ORP Eligible? No

The School of Public Health 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.

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

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!

Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Physical Demands:

Light lifting ( Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs.) marginal
Pushing/pulling: marginal
Standing: essential
Sitting: essential
Repetitive motion: marginal
Walking: essential
Reaching: marginal
Bending: marginal

Emotional Demands:

Fast pace: essential

Average pace: essential
Multiple Stimuli: essential
Intense customer interaction: essential
Frequent change: essential

Mental/Sensory Demands:

Memory: essential
Reasoning: essential
Hearing: essential
Reading: essential
Analyzing: essential
Logic: essential
Verbal communication: essential
Written communication: essential