Clinical Research Coordinator

About the Department The Center for MedTech Innovation (CMI) brings together scientists, engineers, health care professionals, and community stakeholders to pursue transdisciplinary fundamental research and to create translational innovations aimed at exploring new ways to enable all people to fully participate in needed and desired life roles and activities. CMI faculty have active collaborations with healthcare institutions and federal agencies, and the Clinical Research Coordinator will be immersed in this highly interdisciplinary environment. About the Position The Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Bioengineering, within the Volgenau School of Engineering, will work on an interdisciplinary NIH-funded research project on chronic pain. The position holder is expected to have outstanding communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with a diverse multidisciplinary team. The Coordinator should be highly motivated and passionate about enabling all people to fully participate in needed and desired life roles and activities. Responsibilities Research Compliance: - Create and maintain all regulatory documentation (IRB submissions, accrual records, study-specific forms) related to active clinical research protocols; - Create and maintain regulatory binders for all study participants; and - Work closely with study investigators, clinicians, Institutional Review Board and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and study monitoring and reporting. Participant Recruitment and Screening: - Assist with recruitment for federally-funded clinical studies, including screening potential participants; - Explain study details, answer questions and obtain informed consent; and - Schedule study visits in coordination with other study investigators and clinical staff. Data Collection and Management: - Conduct study visits for participants, including assisting with logistics and data collection in compliance with study protocol; - Administer questionnaires and surveys and maintain study records and case report forms; and - Enter participant data in clinical data management platform and protect data integrity and participant privacy. Staff and Resource Coordination: - Create and maintain standard operating procedures for all research activities; - Maintain up-to-date training on all research instruments; - Train and onboard new research staff; and - Communicate and coordinate with study investigators about resource utilization. Professional Development: - Contribute to research with high public health significance, including chronic pain and disability; - Work closely with researchers using cutting edge technology, such as ecological momentary assessment, biomechanical assessments, AI and natural language processing, 3D motion capture, and advanced medical imaging; and - Gain skills in technical writing, project management, interdisciplinary team science, and mentoring. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Typically, 1-3 years experience working in a clinical research setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent time management skills managing multiple projects and priorities. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team. Skilled with the MS Office suite. Valid driver’s license; must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field. Clinical Research Coordinator certification. Phlebotomy certification. Prior experience training and mentoring staff members. Understanding of human subjects procedures and protocols. Knowledge of REDCap or similar Clinical Data Management platform. Ability to speak a second language. Equity Statement George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr