Clinical Research Coordinator

The Clinical Research Coordinator is part of the Biophotonics Center within Biomedical Engineering at the Vanderbilt School of Engineering. The position will plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects, and will evaluate and analyze clinical data.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt is unique among biomedical engineering programs in its immediate proximity to the world class Vanderbilt Medical Center, located on our compact campus. Our School of Medicine is among the top ten in funding from the National Institutes of Health and includes a National Cancer Institute-recognized Comprehensive Cancer Center, a major children’s hospital, and a Level I trauma center. This proximity and the strong relationships among faculty across multiple schools stimulate high impact research and provide unique educational and research opportunities for students.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Recruiting and managing clinical study sites
• Overseeing the trouble-free running of clinical trials
• Collecting data obtained from research, coding and analyzing it
• Managing budgets set aside for research
• Communicating with trial site PI and coordinators regarding study objectives
• Administering questionnaires and monitoring participants to ensure they adhere to the study’s rules
• Liaising with laboratories regarding research findings
• Monitoring the study to ensure that it complies with protocols, is ethically conducted and follows regulatory standards
• Maintaining research records of study activity, including case report forms, data records or other regulatory forms as per FDA/IRB guidelines
• Directing the collection, labeling, storage, and transport of all specimens
• Making sure that all equipment and supplies needed for the study are in stock and in good working order
• Writing, submitting, renewing IRB study protocols
• Managing IRB protocols (for audit etc.)
• Consenting patients for VUMC and other local clinical studies
• Maintaining and organizing consent forms and other study documents
• Maintaining database of patient information and HIPAA information
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to Director of the Biophotonics Center.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in life science, or a related field, is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least three years of related experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of the policies and procedures and requirements involved in the approval of research (IRB, grants, contracts, finance, etc.) is required.
• Ability to work under pressure, use independent judgment, and manage multiple priorities at the same time is required.
• Must possess a good working knowledge of basic clinical research.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Must be team oriented
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.