Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

General Dynamics • Portsmouth, VA

213d • $62,962 - $73,025 • Remote

About The Position

GDIT's Military Health team is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support the Combat Trauma Research Group (CTRG) and Clinical Investigations Department (CID) at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). The CRC is responsible for providing research coordination support for IRB- and IACUC-approved human and animal research protocols in conjunction with the CTRG investigators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of clinical research/clinical investigations experience.
• Experience coordinating research activities following IRB and IACUC protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities of assigned IRB and IACUC-approved study protocols.
• Support the Department Head of CID and is accountable for research related matters to the PIs of each research protocol.
• Ensure all studies performed are in accordance with the approved protocol and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work closely with the Senior Research Technician/Supply Purchase officer in identifying the study materials, equipment and/or research animals needed.
• Coordinate with the PI to ensure all resources, including supplies, are available as necessary to meet research timelines.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, their families and/or significant others, providers, clinical staff, clerical staff, and collaborative institutions.
• Report data on research studies in accordance with IRB/IACUC-approved protocols and applicable regulations.
• Assist with recruiting and screening patients using protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Assist Government personnel with ensuring the consent process has taken place effectively.
• Assist with providing education to patients on compliance, possible side effects, drug interactions.
• Assist with coordinating the performance of phlebotomies, electrocardiograms, initiate intravenous infusions, vital signs, specimen collection and other procedures as required by the protocol.
• Maintain proficiency required to coordinate clinical research.
• Assist with assigning appropriate randomization number, per protocol design, to subjects.
• Assist the Research Pharmacist with ensuring that drugs are correctly dispensed as per protocol.
• Assist with maintaining accurate documentation record of drugs received.
• Assist with processing and preparing specimens for lab analysis and shipping.
• Ensure collection of data in a timely and accurate manner and submit information to coordinating centers as required.
• Ensure reporting of adverse events to the governing agencies (IRB/IACUC) and sponsors as required by protocol and regulations.
• Assist with maintaining detailed documentation of the research study as required by the protocol.
• Assist with preparing reports and other correspondence regarding the research protocol.
• Attend conferences and other meetings as required by the protocol, the PI or sponsoring agency.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree