Clinical Research Coordinator - Cooperative Studies Program

Overview Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) . The CRC is responsible for participant recruitment/enrollment, coordination of study activities, data collection, analysis of data and project activities, documentation of activities, meeting reporting requirements, and providing oversight to study activities under the site PI's authority. The CRC ensures that all protocols adhere to Federal and VA guidelines and requirements; are able to be audited for compliance with applicable research policies and regulations; are closed out and archived properly; and all research activities are documented as required by the specific protocol. Regular written and oral communications to the PI and/or Supervisor describing study progress and results will be required. The CRC serves as an advisor and technical expert to research and administrative staff, interpreting the regulations, policies, procedures, and practices governing the conduct of research, and providing guidance on documentation of progress, financial and administrative reporting requirements, annual review, and project closure and archiving. The CRC will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of complex clinical research to assure adherence of study protocol, including all actions related to regulatory compliance, study conduct, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The CRC will be responsible for accuracy and completeness of all local site documentation and records in the Investigator Study File (all records and materials pertaining to the clinical research study, including participant files and related correspondence and regulatory documents) and electronic medical records. #J-18808-Ljbffr