Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator I

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator I to support a large NIH-funded study on Alzheimer's risk factors in aging adults. The role blends participant-facing coordination with data management within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include screening and consenting participants, administering cognitive assessments, collecting medical histories, and coordinating visits such as blood work and MRI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; prior research experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting NIH-funded longitudinal studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screen participants and assess study eligibility.
• Administer and score cognitive protocols.
• Collect medical history from participants and informants.
• Coordinate visits including lab work, MRI, and imaging appointments.
• Manage study data entry, validation, and documentation.

Skills

Project Coordination

Study Design & Conduct

Communication

Clinical Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator I### Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator IApply: Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R-71221**Discover Vanderbilt Health**: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.**Organization:**VMAC**Job Summary:**The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center seeks a qualified applicant for a Clinical & Translational Research Coordinator I position. The coordinator will be part of a large, longitudinal National Institutes of Health-funded study. This study focuses on understanding risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline in aging adults. Specific coordinator responsibilities are described below..**Protocol Implementation & Coordination**Approximately half of the position is participant-facing and focused on protocol implementation and coordination of study visit activities, such as:Screening participants and assessing study eligibilityAdministering and scoring cognitive protocolsCollecting medical history information from participants and their loved onesAccompanying participants to visit procedures, such as blood work, brain MRI, and cardiac imaging appointmentsCollecting participant and study partner questionnaire data and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness **Data Management & Administrative Activities**Approximately half of the position is focused on administrative and data management activities to support participant visits, such as:Preparing and distributing participant mailingsCoding, entering, and managing participant dataMaintaining participant charts, including source documents, medical release forms, and consent documentsCompleting disbursement/reimbursement paperwork for participant paymentsContributing to participant retention activities The position provides an excellent opportunity to work within a large interdisciplinary team and develop and refine clinical research skills, especially for applicants interested in building a career in clinical research. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. **Position Requirements**A bachelor’s degree is required. Prior research experience is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft applications with excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also be able to master tasks quickly and independently and work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES* Project Coordination (Fundamental Awareness): Has light experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience with Project Coordination. Has worked on at least one project in a support role. Collects and collates project related material such as project initiation documents, project status reports, project metrics, and project completion data.* Study Design & Conduct (Fundamental Awareness): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.* Communication (Fundamental Awareness): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.* Clinical Research (Fundamental Awareness): Knows the primary resources available to accomplish the job. Can successfully research simple clinical questions pertaining to the functional area. Files and collates trial documentation and reports. Archives study documentation and correspondence. Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving.**Our Academic Enterprise** is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. **Core Accountabilities:**Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.**Core Capabilities :**Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.**Position Qualifications:****Responsibilities:****Certifications :****Work Experience :**Relevant Work Experience**Experience Level :**Less than 1 year**Education :**Bachelor's*This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.**Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.*