Clinical Research Coordinator, CSRN

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits,
retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and
cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources,
abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and
more.

• 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.

Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Department: Massey Clinical Trials Office

Department Summary: Massey Comprehensive Cancer
Center

Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by
addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy
drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centered
care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship;
community integration; and training the next generation of
community-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading the
nation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal health
outcomes for all

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

Clinical Research Coordinators support Principal Investigators (PI)
in the day-to-day activities required for activation, execution,
and management of clinical, patient-oriented research studies or
protocols. Typical duties of a Clinical Research Coordinators
include but are not limited to: assist the PI in assessing study
feasibility, determining participation eligibility, and
establishing guidelines for clinical data collection; serve as
patient/participant recruiters; and perform a variety of complex
activities involved in the collection, compilation, and
documentation of clinical research data. They may work
independently or as a member of a team. They work under general
supervision, resolving most standard issues independently and
referring complex issues to an upper-level manager or the PI, as
appropriate. Clinical Research Coordinators typically report to a
manager or director or may report to an administrator or PI.
NOTE: Maintain established portfolio driven knowledge base of
federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor guidance as well as
university policies and compliance notices, with ability to
consistently interpret and apply accurately.

Job Duties

• Responsible for participant recruitment, enrollment, tracking,

data collection, and verification of data in the study
database

• Maintain understanding of clinical research management duties

from study initiation to closeout

• Maintain current CITI credentials for Human Subjects

Protections, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and additional
certifications as required

• Understand and adhere to all IRB requirements, Human Subjects

protection regulations, and all aspects of IRB approved
protocols

• Engage in various forms of communication about the studies they

are assisting

• Be directly responsible for study coordination of an assigned

portfolio of oncology clinical research studies covering a variety
of diseases and conditions

• Serve as an ongoing resource for providing information on

clinical research protocols

• Assist in clean up any prior data discrepancies
• Assist with sample preparation, collection and processing as

needed

• Comply with VCU Health’s (VCUH) clinical research clinical

permissions table

• Responsible for screening and recruitment of research

participants

• Responsible for coordination of protocol required visits and

procedures

• Ensure compliance and adherence to clinical research

protocols

• Ensure studies are audit ready
• Assigned to assist different teams based on resource needs
• Maintain documentation and collection of protocol required

information

• Assist with data entry as needed
• Participate in monitoring and auditing visits as

applicable

• Follow VCU internal processes to ensure compliance with VCU

policies related to research activities and ensure compliance with
federal and state regulatory standards

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health research and/or healthcare-related

fields or equivalent combination of education, experience, and
training;

• At least 1 year of relevant experience
• Must be able to complete mandatory competencies and

certifications required by VCU and VCU Health, individual clinical
trials and the NIH Human Subjects Protection training

Candidates whose resumes highlight the following previous
experience will be prioritized:

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment

of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and
experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at
VCU;

• Advanced proficiency with data entry and word processing

skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret information
effectively;

• Advanced organizational abilities and a keen eye for detail to

ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks with the ability to
multitask and prioritize autonomously;

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills,

with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and
stakeholders;

• Interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and

collaborating with team members at all levels to gather information
and support compliance efforts;

• Problem-solving and organizational aptitude, with the ability

to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
and independently make critical decisions.

Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship
for this position.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee
working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to
follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not
be limited to, vaccination requirements.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a
veteran’s period(s) of military service in the calculation of their
annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an
increased leave accrual!

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates

(SOCRA), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
or CRA certification for Research Administration.

• Previous experience in oncology clinical research
• Spanish speaking preferred

Position will remain open until filled. Applications
received by November 6, 2026 will be given priority
consideration.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, range minimum of
$52,000

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 93411 - Open

Contact Email: masseyhr@vcu.edu