Clinical Research Coordinator 621500

Position Overview

The VCU Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for its Child and Adolescent Division. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Responsibilities

• Counsels and educates patients and their families regarding research procedures and protocols.
• Prepares human assurance protocols, informed consent documents, and other research related papers.
• 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.
• 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), 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 techniques based on findings.
• Performs all other research duties as assigned.

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 programs required;
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, familiar with research regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous tuition benefits
• Retailer discounts
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Pay and Schedule

Salary Range: $52,500-55,000

Hours per Week: 40

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information

Contact Name: Lisa Straub

Contact Email: lkstraub@vcu.edu