Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse, SOM, SSLI

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCUs sponsored research the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All fulltime university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health vision and dental coverage lifeinsurance short and longterm disability coverage retirement planning taxdeferred annuity and cash match programs flexible spending accounts tuition benefits significant paidtime off 12 paid holidays and more. Explore our benefits further here: Summary:

The StravitzSanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health is seekinga highly organized and detailoriented Clinical Research Coordinator / ClinicalResearch Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsiblefor overseeing clinical research studies ensuring compliance with regulatoryguidelines and coordinating with investigators sponsors and studyparticipants. This role requires excellent communication skills attention todetail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage clinical research studies from initiation to completion.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including IRB protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Recruit screen and enroll study participants while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
Obtain informed consent from participants and ensure adherence to study protocols.
Monitor study progress including data collection entry and quality control.
Liaise with principal investigators sponsors and regulatory agencies.
Prepare and submit regulatory documents including Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and amendments.
Assist in trial budget review.
Maintain studyrelated documentation and ensure proper recordkeeping.
Report adverse events and protocol deviations in a timely manner.
Coordinate study visits monitor participant safety and ensure proper followup.
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

Minimum Hiring Standards:

Bachelors degree
RN licensure required to be hired into a clinical research nurse position
Experience with direct patient care
Desire to work independently and closely with patients and physicians
Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in clinical research coordination preferred.
Knowledge of clinical research regulations GCP and IRB processes.
Certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent is a plus

Additional Information:
ORP Eligible: NO
Hours / weeks 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Clinical Research Coordinator/ ClinicalResearch Nurse
UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Clinical Research Coordinator 13 (34111N34113N)/ClinicalResearch Nurse 13 (34081N34083N)
University Job Family:Research & Innovation

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

The position will remainopen until a candidate is selected.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity affirmative actionuniversity providing access to education and employment without regard to racecolor religion national origin age sex political affiliation veteranstatus genetic information sexual orientation gender identity genderexpression or disability.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learningenvironment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities weserve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Demetria Patterson

Required Experience:

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