Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Location: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is based on the Phoenix VA Medical Center Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. We are near the light rail.

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Minimum Contract Obligations: 1 year  

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; range $49,000 to $73,000

Background: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation (AVREF) uniquely partners with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services and is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work on clinical trials to improve healthcare delivery and health outcome for veterans. The Research Coordinator will provide coordination and administrative support for AVREF and trials associated with Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services, universities, pharmaceutical device companies, and Pharmaceutical Industry Clinical Trials. AVREF and Principal Investigator supervise the research coordinator position. General duties include coordinating active and forthcoming study protocols, implementing study protocols, collecting and monitoring data, shipping specimens, and reporting compliance.      

Position Description: 

We are seeking a qualified Research Coordinator to work on multi-site clinical trials conducted by a health services research team that focuses on improving the clinical outcomes of veterans. Ensure the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and required obligations to patient/subject, principal investigator, research team, and sponsors. This position will report directly to the Principal Investigator and other lead investigators associated with AVREF. In addition to assisting in initiating and managing research studies and establishing liaisons with relevant parties at AVREF, they may include Research Nurses, Research Pharmacists, Medical Technicians, Clinical Information Systems, and Regulatory Services.

They will assist in the activities related to clinical research studies, including but not limited to data collection, management, and analysis, as well as maintaining communication among team members. Candidate must have clinical trial experience and the ability to follow all regulations for study protocols and communicate effectively with the study team. 

COVID-19 considerations:

 AVREF requires that you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for religion or a health-related need.

Requirements:

• Prior successful clinical research experience
• Knowledge of diabetes & medical terminology  
• Excellent understanding of project management and clinical research processes
• Willingness to cross train with other roles if the need arises in times of work necessity
• Detail-oriented
• Self-directed and can also work within a team environment
• Personable, collaborative, cooperative
• Know or be comfortable learning minimally invasive medical procedures
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be proficient and skilled using technology: email, Microsoft Office, teleconferencing, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Ability to draw blood and process laboratory samples if necessary
• Know how to analyze, collect, and store data from EMR

Preferred:

• Medical background
• ACRP or CCRP certification
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Responsibilities:

• Daily administration and conduct of research projects
• Interact with the Principal Investigators, Sub- Investigators, Research Committee Coordinators, laboratory staff, and clinical staff from various departments
• Provide direct coordinator services/procedures/consultation and be active in site visit activities from a sponsor or granting agency
• Supervise healthcare of research participants
• Work with other team members to recruit study participants
• Complete study visit activities
• Coordinate study activities with other study sites and central laboratories
• Assist in the preparation of study review documents and correspondence with the Research Committees
• Screen, recruit and enroll qualified subjects into clinical trials and monitor their status
• Comply with all SOP’s, regulations, and good clinical and ethical practices
• Ensuring accurate clinical assessment, source documentation, data collection, regulatory file composition and trial communications with subjects, investigators, and caregivers
• Preparing and submitting trial specific information to the IRB and others, as assigned

Benefit Options:

• Simple IRA with matching funds (immediate vesting)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability benefits
• Sick leave and vacation time
• Vision insurance