Clinical Research Coordinator

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, 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.

• Up to 5 remote days per month upon successful completion of training and leadership approval;
• Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g. certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
• 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as optional FSA;
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Massey Clinical Trials Office

Mission:
To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision:
To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all

Clinical Research Coordinators 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, and documentation 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.

• Responsible for participant recruitment, enrollment, tracking, data collection, and verification of data in the study database
• Maintain understanding of clinical research management duties from study initiation to closeout
• Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and additional certifications as required
• Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved protocols
• Engage in various forms of communication about the studies they are assisting
• Be directly responsible for study coordination of an assigned portfolio…