Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research CoordinatorLive and work in a thriving urban center near the nation's capital. Bethesda, MD is located in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, just northwest of the United States capital of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House (1820, rebuilt 1849), which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda. The National Institutes of Health main campus and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are in Bethesda, as are a number of corporate and government headquarters. Bethesda is one of the most affluent and highly educated communities in the United States. In 2014 it placed first in Forbes list of America's most educated small towns and first on CNNMoney.com's list of top-earning American towns in 2012. In April 2009, Forbes ranked Bethesda second on its list of "America's Most Livable Cities." In October 2009, based on education, income, health, and fitness, Total Beauty ranked Bethesda first on its list of the U.S.'s "Top 10 Hottest-Guy Cities."Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the Nation's Medical Center, proudly serving military beneficiaries in the Washington, D.C. area as well as those from across the country and around the globe. As the largest military medical center in the U.S., we are a tertiary care destination providing services in over 100 clinics and specialties. We are proud to be known as the first destination in the continental United States for caring for the wounded, ill and injured from global conflicts.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):Overseeing the trouble-free running of clinical trialsCollecting data obtained from research, coding and analyzing itManaging budgets set aside for researchCommunicating with participants regarding study objectivesAdministering questionnaires and monitoring participants to ensure they adhere to the study's rulesLiaising with laboratories regarding research findingsMonitoring the study to ensure that it complies with protocols, is ethically-conducted and follows regulatory standardsMaintaining research records of study activity, including case report forms, drug dispensation records or other regulatory forms as per FDA guidelinesDirecting the collection, labeling, storage and transport of all specimensMaking sure that all equipment and supplies needed for the study are in-stock and in good working orderRequirements:BS, MS, or MPH preferred.2 or more years of experience as CRC preferred.Strong knowledge of research regulations, especially relating to protection of human subjects and clinical data.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.Collegiality in team environment, excellent judgment, and ability to make decisions in a timely manner.Good problem solving skills with proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and multitask to meet goals/deadlines.