Research Coordinator at Veterans Medical Research Foundation of Sd

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

28.5

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Research, Data Collection, Participant Recruitment, Regulatory Submissions, Good Clinical Practice, HIPAA Compliance, Data Entry, Quality Checks, Phlebotomy, Documentation, Adverse Events Reporting, Study Protocols, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Industry

research

Description

Description Position Title: Research Coordinator Position start date: ASAP Status: Fulltime 40 hours per week; Benefits eligible Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours between 8:00am to 4:30pm Service/Division: Clinical Trial Center Work Location: VMRF Job Code: MS 1395 Salary: $26.00 -$28.50 DOE Under general supervision, performs duties related to the coordination and support of clinical research projects and trials. Responsibilities include assisting with study start-up, participant recruitment and consent, data collection and regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with protocols and institutional guidelines. This role facilitates smooth study operations from initiation through closure while maintaining accurate documentation and communication among stakeholders. Assists Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure smooth, accurate progress of research projects from the planning stage through the project completion and post-project closure. • Conducts study start-up activities; oversees daily operations of research projects and study closures. • Meets with PI, current and potential research study participants as required by study protocols. • Recruits and screens research study participants for eligibility, reviews medical charts, prepares source documentation, and oversees participant follow up in clinic along with PI and Co-Investigators • Consent and explain study requirements to participants • Coordinates research study participant treatment and conducts in-person structured assessments with study participants throughout the study. • Identify potential Adverse Events and report as required • Collects and maintains data for all study participants. • Handle, process, package and ship human samples per protocol. • Documents chain of custody for biological samples; ensures proper storage and shipping per IATA guidelines. • Submits regulatory documents to Research and Development Committee and the Institutional Review Board to initiate new studies, modifications, investigative new drug safety reports, and patient adverse events. • Maintains compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and institutional policies; assists with audit readiness and monitoring visits. Monitors patient participation in the study by tracking patient follow-up according to the specific requirements of the research study protocol. • Performs accurate data entry and quality checks in EDC systems; resolves discrepancies. • Follows up and works closely with research participants to ensure the trial meets all regulatory requirements. • Keep physicians and other clinical staff apprised of data collection and reporting requirements • Arrange and schedule radiographic, laboratory, and clinical evaluations for study subjects. • Identify problems in execution of protocol and assist physicians, nursing staff, and pharmacy staff in rectifying the problems. • May provide support to multiple PIs and projects/trials at any given time. • Works closely with the project administrator and other research coordinators to ensure all trials in the division are running smoothly, identified issues are addressed, and timelines are met. • Serves as a liaison between PI, sponsors, CROs, and institutional departments; coordinates sponsor monitoring visits. • Assists with the maintenance of VMRF CTC space and equipment. Such as cleaning and scheduling of rooms for PI/Research teams, opening and closing of doors as needed for reserved rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment calibration logs. • Tracks study-related expenses and supports post-award financial processes. • Complies with safety and security policies and procedures. • Participates in protocol training sessions and maintains required certifications. Reports on potentially unsafe working conditions. • Phlebotomy certification is preferred but not mandatory. • May perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

The Research Coordinator assists Principal Investigators in coordinating clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols, and managing participant recruitment and data collection. They facilitate study operations from initiation through closure while maintaining accurate documentation and communication among stakeholders.