Job Description
Clinical Research Coordinator
Compass Government Solutions is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) at Fort Bragg, NC. In this role, you'll directly contribute to groundbreaking research that improves the lives of military service members and veterans affected by traumatic brain injuries. You'll work alongside top clinicians, researchers, and military health professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation and evidence-based practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally recognized research while gaining hands-on experience with DoD clinical investigations.
Job Duties:
- Coordinates and assures integrity of all activities associated with conducting TBICoE TBI clinical investigations as it relates to compliance with local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements.
- Assists Principal / Associate Investigators in the preparation and submission of clinical protocols, consent forms and other documents to the scientific review committee, IRB and other regulatory organizations.
- Prepares requests for actions/proposals to include assisting with and providing coordination for grant proposal applications and their associated documentations and requirements as needed. Facilitates the flow and approval processes for relevant projects as needed or requested.
- Maintains regulatory files related to TBICoE clinical investigations.
- Communicates with research participants, staff, regulatory affairs and data management groups, laboratory and clinical investigators, management and outside collaborators.
- Recruits, interviews, and screens TBICoE clinical research study volunteers, administers and obtains informed consent.
- Assists in the collection and analysis of data to evaluate volunteer eligibility for enrollment.
- May assist with TBI Program/Quality Improvement initiatives at their site.
- Assists in the collection, analysis and interpretation of laboratory and clinical data obtained during a medical evaluation, report significant values, findings and events that require prompt attention to clinical investigators.
- Assists with the documentation and reporting of adverse events, completes and reviews subject eligibility criteria, protocol compliance, omissions, and errors and submits these forms as required.
- Prepares and maintains written and electronic volunteer databases/logs.
- Performs data extraction and chart reviews of patients' and/or research participant's medical records or other relevant record/systems, as applicable.
- Ensures that research records are stored and secured properly, and that inventory and records are updated and properly maintained.
- Conducts data verification as indicated, documents, assists the investigator and protocol coordinator with questions, may transcribe and resolve queries of data on study forms (hardcopy and/or electronic).
- Prepares documents, under direction of project leads. Trains incoming staff on study procedures and SOPs.
- Assists with statistical analyses and descriptive data capture under direction of project leads.
- Works with the site senior clinical research director and other senior research leads for the collection, documentation and analysis of metrics to ensure a successful research program.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic clinical acumen and understanding of universal precautions.
- Strong organizational skills and proficiency in research conduct.
- Knowledge of standard qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques.
- Ability to follow general and detailed instructions accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with social science research methodology.
- Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commitment to legal, professional, and ethical standards regarding confidentiality and privacy.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, psychology, or related science.
Required Experience:
- 3–5 years' experience in clinical investigations.
- Completed Human Subjects research training.
Preferred Experience:
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience within the DOD/VA systems of care.
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Clinical Research (CCRP), or Professional Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) certification (must maintain Continuing Education credit sufficient to maintain certification when applicable).
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area