Clinical Research Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role focuses on supporting clinical trials, managing patient recruitment, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong data management skills and relevant certifications, contributing to impactful cancer research efforts.

Benefits

28 Vacation Days

12+ State Holidays

Continuing education for tuition

Professional development opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical trials, assessing study feasibility.
• Familiar with data management and compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate with study teams and participants effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research studies, including recruitment and data management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Maintain certifications and provide expert clinical research advice.

Skills

Data Management

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Patient Recruitment

Education

Certification in Clinical Research (CITI, GCP)

Job description

Benefits At a Glance

• Up to 5 remote days per month upon successful completion of training and leadership approval;
• Continuing education for undergraduate and graduate tuition for a maximum of 6 credits per semester;
• Professional development opportunities encouraged and offered for employees as part of annual career development, e.g., certifications, seminars, courses, annual conferences, mentorship;
• 28 Vacation Days, 12+ State Holidays, and 4 Days to volunteer;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members from the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as optional FSA;
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and other retirement saving options;
• Parental and Caregiver Leave, Short Term Disability (STD), Disability Insurance, Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Mission: To reduce the cancer burden for all Virginians through high-impact research, person-centered care, community integration, and training future researchers and healthcare professionals.

Vision: To be a leading community-focused cancer center in cancer health equity research, ensuring optimal health outcomes for all.

Position Primary Purpose and Responsibilities

Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) support Principal Investigators (PI) in activating, executing, and managing clinical research studies. Responsibilities include assessing study feasibility, determining participation eligibility, patient recruitment, data collection, and coordination of clinical trials in inpatient and outpatient settings. CRCs work independently and as part of a team, reporting to a Clinical Operations Manager. The role involves working in downtown Richmond or Stoney Point with a hybrid work option after training and approval.

Key duties include:

• Driving study coordination and regulatory management, including participant recruitment and data management;
• Developing best practice guidance for data management following standard guidelines;
• Communicating effectively with study teams, community partners, and participants;
• Developing electronic research charts, conducting data retrieval, and ensuring data quality;
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies;
• Maintaining necessary certifications such as CITI and GCP;
• Adhering to IRB requirements and protocols;
• Providing ongoing expert advice on clinical research to the team.