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Veterans Medical Research Foundation · 5 days ago

Research Coordinator

San Diego,CA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26/hr - $28.50/hr

1+ years exp

Veterans Medical Research Foundation is a clinical trial center seeking a Research Coordinator to support clinical research projects and trials. The role involves coordinating study activities, participant recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and institutional guidelines.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Clinical research coordinationClinical Practice (GCP)Regulatory submissionsData collectionParticipant recruitmentPhlebotomy certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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