RESEARCH COORDINATOR at RICHMOND INSTITUTE FOR VETERANS RESEARCH (RIVR in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

RESEARCH COORDINATOR 

The Richmond Institute for Veterans Research (RIVR), a non-profit organization,  associated and located within the Richmond Veterans Administration Medical Center, in Richmond Virginia is looking for a strong candidate who will be responsible for coordinating and assuring integrity of all activities associated with conducting a clinical research study. S/he will ensure compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulatory 
requirements. This is NOT a government position. 

Primary Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and assures integrity of all activities associated with conducting a clinical research study as it relates to compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements.
• Assists Principal Investigators in the preparation and submission of clinical protocols, consent forms, and other documents to the scientific review committee, IRB, and other regulatory organizations. 
• Maintains regulatory files in compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Communicates with research participants, staff, regulatory affairs and data management groups, laboratory and clinical investigators, management, and outside collaborators. 
• Recruits, interviews, and conducts study visit activities with clinical research volunteers, and obtains informed consent. 
• May collect and analyze data to evaluate volunteer eligibility for enrollment. 
• Assists with the documentation and reporting of adverse events, completes and reviews Case Report Forms for patient eligibility, protocol compliance, omissions, errors, and submits these forms as required. 
• Prepares and maintains written and electronic volunteer databases/logs. 
• Perform data extraction and chart reviews of patients’ medical records. 
• Ensures that research records are stored and secured properly, and that inventory and records are updated and properly maintained. 
• Conducts data verification as indicated, documents, assists the investigator and protocol coordinator with questions, may transcribe and resolve queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic).

 
Non-Primary Responsibilities:
• Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities.

Position Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and proficiency in research conduct are required. Knowledge of standard qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques; ability to follow general instructions; work in a team; good communication, writing and analytical skills; familiarity with social science research methodology is required. Ability to follow detailed instructions. S/he must adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.

 
Minimum Education/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in related science field. 
• Ideal Experience: 2-3 years clinical trial experience required. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care strongly preferred.
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to carry light items – up to 25 lbs. 
• Work Environment: Office and clinical environment. 

Salary range up to $68,000 (based on experience).

Experience preferred not required. 

Please send resume and references via email to Sheryl.Underwood@va.gov