Advertising Summary: 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. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Psychiatry

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

Position Responsibilities:

The Clinical Research Coordinator 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 supervision of the Principal Investigator and project manager, 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), 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:

Minimum 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;

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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters 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 with fNIRS 
• Computational Skills

Salary Range: $52,500-55,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 34111N - Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Lisa Straub

Contact Email: lkstraub@vcu.edu