Clin​/Tran Research Coord II; Sleep Tech

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OTO Clinical Trials

Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator (Sleep Research)

Flexible weekday schedule | NIH‑funded studies | Nashville (VUMC East → One Hundred Oaks)

Join a high‑impact sleep research team and play a central role in bringing cutting‑edge clinical/translational studies to life. In this position, you’ll coordinate study start‑up and day‑to‑day execution of both industry and federally‑funded sponsored sleep research—ensuring excellent data quality, participant safety, and full compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with Dr. David Kent, advancing research that helps shape the future of sleep medicine.

• Coordinate the approval processes and conduct of sleep research protocols from start‑up through close‑out.
• Manage IRB/regulatory activities (submissions, amendments, continuing review, documentation).
• Conduct 1–2 sleep studies a week (varies with scheduling and research participants, allowing for a flexible schedule).
• Ensure protocol adherence, accurate documentation, and high‑quality data collection.
• Partner with investigators, clinical staff, and research support teams to keep studies running smoothly and on timeline.

• Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility.
• Meaningful, hands‑on work that directly supports research participants and scientific progress.
• Close collaboration with a leading investigator in sleep research.
• A role that blends clinical skill, coordination, and regulatory rigor—excellent for long‑term growth in clinical research.

Training:
Vanderbilt Medical Center East — 1211 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN

After training:
One Hundred Oaks — 719 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• At least 1 year of clinical research experience
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) certification
• Experience with Epic or other EHR

The specialists at Vanderbilt Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery are worldwide leaders in research. As pioneers in the otolaryngology field, our discoveries are making a significant impact on science, as well as changing surgical and treatment options available to patients. Vanderbilt Otolaryngology‑Head & Neck Surgery typically ranks between second and third
* in the nation for NIH grant funding. Our programs focus on academics, science, and patient care that translates into top‑tier research and clinical trial options for our patients. For additional information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Proficiently prepare and process new IRB research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications and adverse event reports according to institutional and departmental policies and procedures and federal regulations.
• Accurately and compliantly prepare and maintain documents required to be maintained internally and available for regulatory authorities and/or the sponsor prior to, during and after the conduct of a clinical/translational trial.
• Participate in periodic site visits from sponsor, regulatory authorities and others to review research, source documentation and research procedures.
• Identify and procure equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements (locally and across multiple sites, if…