Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Location: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is based on the Phoenix VA Medical Center Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. We are near the light rail. Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Minimum Contract Obligations: 1 year Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; range $49,000 to $73,000

Background: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation uniquely partners with the Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services and is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to work on clinical trials to improve healthcare delivery and health outcome for veterans. The Research Coordinator will provide coordination and administrative support for the AZ Veterans Research and Education Foundation and trials associated with Phoenix Veterans Administration Health Services, universities, pharmaceutical device companies, and Pharmaceutical Industry Clinical Trials. AZ Vet Research and Education Foundation and Principal Investigator supervise the research coordinator position. General duties include coordinating active and forthcoming study protocols, implementing study protocols, collecting and monitoring data, shipping specimens, and reporting compliance.

Position Description : We are seeking a qualified Research Coordinator to work on multi-site clinical trials conducted by a health services research team that focuses on improving the clinical outcomes of veterans. Ensure the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and required obligations to patient/subject, principal investigator, research team, and sponsors. This position will report directly to the Principal Investigator and other lead investigators associated with the AZ Veterans Research and Education Foundation. In addition to assisting in initiating and managing research studies and establishing liaisons with relevant parties at the AZ Vets Research and Education Foundation, they may include Research Nurses, Research Pharmacists, Medical Technicians, Clinical Information Systems, and Regulatory Services.

They will assist in the activities related to clinical research studies, including but not limited to data collection, management, and analysis, as well as maintaining communication among team members. Candidate must have clinical trial experience and the ability to follow all regulations for study protocols and communicate effectively with the study team.

COVID-19 considerations: AVREF requires that you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for religion or a health-related need.

Typical job tasks and responsibilities:

Recruit and Screening eligible patients for clinical trials using clinical referrals, inpatients, computer system, or as specifically indicated by protocol. Conduct informed consent and patient interviews in the clinic and over the phone. Collaborate with Investigators to refer subjects and receive instructions for follow-up. Ensure the consent process has taken place effectively and all questions are answered satisfactorily and documented in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and other source documents. Collect and process specimens to be shipped to central laboratories in accordance with protocol specifications. Initiate and complete all required specifications to effectively transport/transfer specimens specifically indicated by protocol. Maintain study databases of information collected from review of medical records Coordinate and monitor include but is not limited to identifying, recruiting, and aiding in consenting while keeping a meticulous record. Collaborate with investigators to design and implement IRB approved qualitative and quantitative studies Assist in preparing protocol applications, amendments, protocol deviations/exceptions, continuing reviews, and informed consent documents for VA IRB review and approval. Data collection, organization, record keeping, and management of research records for all IRB-approved Clinical trials. Participate in data cleaning and constructing data reports. Reports all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to Institutional Review Board and other agencies, as required. Attend project staff meetings and participate in partnership activities. Work well with other study personnel.

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent; and at least 2+ years of relevant healthcare and research/science experience. At least 1 year of research-related and/or statistical analysis, experience, and familiarity with various Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms (i.e., CPRS, EPIC), data collection, and statistical software (i.e., REDCap, Excel, Inform, RAVE). Experience conducting phone interviews Clinically-inclined – whether having direct clinical experience or operational experience, the candidate should be comfortable working with clinicians and stakeholders from various backgrounds/professions. Demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks and meet deadlines. Self-starter, able to take ownership and initiative in project management Strong team player- ability to work within a team environment as well as independently and with limited supervisory oversight Knowledge of diabetes & medical terminology Know or be comfortable learning minimally invasive medical procedures Ability to draw blood and process laboratory samples if necessary Know how to analyze, collect, and store data from EMR

Benefits:

Simple IRA with matching funds (immediate vesting) Dental Insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance, short and long-term disability benefits Sick leave and vacation time Vision insurance