Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - 100% Onsite-Behavioral & Cognitive Neurology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Translational Research Coordinator I (CTRC 1) to join their multidisciplinary research team. This division focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and scientific study of neurodegeneration, particularly cognitive, movement, and behavioral disorders. The coordinator will be responsible for the approval processes and conduct of research protocols, ensuring the integrity and quality of clinical/translational research in accordance with all policies. They will collaborate with investigators, clinicians, patients, caregivers, and other team members to support pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials, foundation-funded observational studies, and NIH-funded research. The division is committed to training future clinicians, scientists, and research professionals, offering extensive education and professional development opportunities. Team members can gain hands-on experience in good clinical practice (GCP), human subjects protections, regulatory processes, biospecimen handling, cognitive testing, and clinical data collection, with mentorship opportunities available. This role is ideal for individuals interested in neurology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, or medicine seeking practical clinical research experience in an academic setting. Skills in organization, problem-solving, effective communication, motivation, empathy, and comfort working with individuals with cognitive and movement symptoms are highly desired.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
Strong interpersonal skills in empathy and comfort working with individuals with cognitive and movement symptoms
Skills in organization, problem solving, effective communication, and motivation

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical research in a collaborative academic environment
Interest in neurology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, or medicine

Responsibilities

Accurately and compliantly perform study procedures, including assessing participant eligibility and recruitment, arranging schedules and procedures, administering neuropsychological assessments, conducting interviews regarding mental health and quality of life, and tracking medication usage.
Maintain basic knowledge of the implementation, coordination, management, and reporting of clinical/translational research operations.
Identify and troubleshoot problems that arise during research.
Record data from participant interactions onto case report forms (paper or electronic) with attention to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, and resolve queries promptly.
Ensure research information is collected and stored in a manner compliant with regulations, policies, and good clinical practice.
Participate in the informed consent process, ensuring participants and their families clearly understand their involvement.
Engage in open communication with participants, providing contact information and addressing their questions or concerns.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research, including FDA, OHRP, GCP/ICH, and HIPAA.
Prepare and process new IRB research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications, and adverse event reports.
Prepare and maintain documents required for internal records and for regulatory authorities or sponsors.
Participate in site visits from sponsors, regulatory authorities, and others to review research documentation and procedures.
Determine eligible candidates for study participation, ensuring they meet eligibility requirements, and strive for timely study completion through effective screening and recruitment strategies.
Monitor, detect, and report adverse events in a timely manner according to regulatory requirements.
Coordinate activities and gather information from various sources to achieve research outcomes.
Serve as an advocate for human subjects by maintaining communication with investigators, research staff, sponsors, participants, and other relevant parties.
Perform or instruct others in performing research procedures as described in the protocol, deviating only when subject safety is at risk and reporting as required.
Actively participate in training, education, and development activities to improve knowledge and performance.
Demonstrate initiative for continuous learning, both self-directed and through educational opportunities.
Participate in research-related programs, such as the Clinical/Translational Research Staff Council.
Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings, coming prepared to summarize ongoing study operations.