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The George Washington University

Clinical Research Coordinator

The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) supports research projects in an assigned Practice Area through the performance of basic clinical and administrative procedures including data collection and tracking. This position helps ensure that GWU research projects conform to regulatory and clinical guidelines and participates in department research projects including regulatory and administrative functions associated with the clinical research program in the department.

Responsibilities

Maintain updated files on all on-going IRB studies and protocols, including correspondence of informed consent forms, marketing materials, and data collection forms.

Maintain secure files on all protected study-related data.

Maintain updated information on study progress and participate in recruitment, consent, follow-up and other study procedures.

Maintain a schedule of IRB-related deadlines for annual study renewals and closures.

Assist with study-related follow-up calls when appropriate.

Work with investigators on submitting study results at investigational meetings for publication.

Maintain files on all presented and published study results.

Maintain updated documentation of all IRB-required CITI training.

Facilitate study registration on ClinicalTrials.gov and assist with Investigational New Drug (IND) items.

Facilitate grant submissions and requests for funding.

Ensure compliance with research protocols and federal regulations.

Maintain Manual of Operations for clinical trials and establish Data and Safety Monitoring Boards as needed.

Assist in tracking site enrollment, performance information, and subject study status; establish methods to track follow-up and maintain subjects.

Screen and enroll research participants, obtain informed consent, review medication histories for eligibility, conduct interviews, assist patients with data entry on research data sheets (eCRFs), and enter data in the REDCap database; act as liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.

Assist the PI with day-to-day site activities related to clinical trial management and perform other duties as needed to support timely completion of research projects in accordance with protocols.

Participate in the preparation of new research proposals and collaborate with study personnel (coordinators, physicians, technicians).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS and 2 years of experience in a related discipline; degree must be conferred by the start date. Certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACRP-CCRC certification preferred; 1+ year of clinical research and project management experience; proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, MS Project, EndNote, REDCap; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to multitask, problem solve, meet deadlines, and work with diverse teams.

Knowledge of GWU’s vision, mission, values, and guiding principles; knowledge of medical research standards, protocols, and regulations applicable to the position.

Ability to communicate professionally with study participants, families, physicians, and coworkers; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities; integrity and confidentiality.

Employment Details

Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

Department:

School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) – Clinical Research Operations

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours/week; Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm; on-site with telework as applicable.

Background Check:

Criminal history, education/degree/certifications verification, SSN trace, and sex offender registry search.

Posting Information:

Posting Number R002326; Internal Applicants Only; Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status.

Benefits GW offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off and leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, well-being and voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, visit the GW HR Benefits site.

EEO Statement The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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