Children's National Hospital · 10 hours ago
Clinical Research Coordinator
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $84K/yr
1+ years expChildren’s National Hospital is a leader in autism research and is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. The role involves managing clinical research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
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Responsibilities
Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator
Stays informed of and adheres to institutional policies and federal regulations (e.g. Titles 21 and 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations) and guidance (International Counsel on Harmonization) regarding human subjects research and use of protected health information
Uses research funds and resources appropriately
Maintains confidentiality of data as required
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements
Maintains knowledge and comprehension of assigned research protocols, including study procedures, timelines and eligibility
Accurately creates, completes, maintains and organizes study documents
Accounts for study materials, including participant lists and visit logs, regulatory binders, case report forms, laboratory kits, investigational product(s) and participation incentives
Uses and accounts for research funds and resources at performance level, including reconciling research subject billing if assigned
Reviews current literature to obtain information relevant to clinical research program, as directed
Attends study meetings, which could include overnight travel, as requested by principal investigator
Works well with other members of the research team and seeks and provides input when appropriate
Serves as an effective liaison between the investigators, sponsors, hospital departments involved with research studies and the Clinical Research Center
Employs strategies to recruit and retain research participants, while adhering to the IRB-approved recruitment plan
Screens subjects for eligibility per the protocol and institutional policies
Communicates effectively and provides information to a diverse, vulnerable subject population in accordance with institutional policies
Independently coordinates, conducts and documents visits and protocol-specific testing/interviews according to study protocol, operational plans of clinical departments and SOPs for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direction
Interacts with study participants and/or legally authorized representatives (LARs) to communicate study purpose and participation details and to assess participation interest
Engages participants/LARs in the informed consent process according to institutional policies
Follows procedures for documentation of study payments and participation incentives
Plans, conducts and manages research activities in accordance with federal regulations and guidance documents and sponsor and institutional policies under the direction of a senior study team member
Ensures regulatory integrity of protocols through the accurate and timely preparation and submission of documents and reports to the sponsor, IRB and other oversight bodies in accordance with federal regulations, sponsor SOPs and institutional policies
Collects, prepares, processes, ships and maintains accurate inventory of research specimens, and trains others in performing these tasks
Suggests improvements to specimen handling processes, when needed
Authors study documents, including informed consents, protocol-specific source documents and IRB contingency responses
Registers and records participant visits in the appropriate tracking system
Anticipates study needs and subject caseload in order to meet organizational objectives and deadlines in a timely manner
Coordinates, prepares for and responds to routine oversight body visits and audits
Performs query resolution and assists with addressing and correcting audit findings
Collects data from patient medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources
Ensures data is collected as required by protocol and in accordance with research data principles (ALCOAC: Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete)
Ensures that queries are resolved within sponsor and institutional timelines
Plans and performs research specimen collection, labeling and storage/shipping if assigned; maintains accurate sample accountability/chain of custody documentation
Ensures secure storage of study documents
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S. degree in a science, technical, health-related field or other applicable discipline
1 year of applicable work, research or internship experience (e.g. research assistant, data manager, clinician or other interaction with a research population)
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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