"Clinical Research Coordinator, Healthy Lifestyle Center, Department of Pediatrics"

Clinical Research Coordinator, Healthy Lifestyle Center, Department of Pediatrics

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Job Code RS, Clinical Research Coordinator, 1-3, 34111N, 34112N, 34113N

Recruitment Pool All Applicants

Posting Number req8160

Unit School Of Medicine MBU

Department SOM/Pediatrics/HLC

Department Website Link https://www.chrichmond.org/services/weight-management-and-healthy-lifestyles-center/

Location VCU

Address 1000 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Position Primary Purpose and General Duties:

This purpose of this position is to provide project coordination for community-engaged research protocols conducted within the multidisciplinary pediatric obesity treatment and research center in the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University (CHoR).

Qualified candidates will serve as a research coordinator community liaison for grant-funded research studies, under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), examining pediatric obesity prevention and treatment conducted in the Healthy Lifestyles Center at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. He/She will be responsible for managing components of multidisciplinary research studies including: community engagement services; participant recruitment and retention; eligibility determination; consent/assent procedures; coordination of study visits; data collection; and conduct of study assessments. This position will conduct all necessary training. The research coordinator may also supervise the activities of other research staff for the center. This position will report to the Research Manager and work closely with other Research Coordinators on study protocols. This position is contingent on grant-funding.

Core Responsibilities:

Research Project Coordination

• Maintain active Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) certification or other requirements for the ethical conduct of research and adheres to these standards re: participant confidentiality and safety.
• Understand and adhere to all human subject protection and IRB regulations required for clinical research. Understand duty to report obligations related to research conduct, and the appropriate university channels for reporting concerns.
• Communicate closely with the PI and Research Manager.
• Attend regular research meetings.
• Follow all university and School of Medicine procedures for activation and management of clinical research.
• Assist the PI with the completion of study related materials (e.g., manuals of operations).
• Understand and adhere to all human subject protection and IRB regulations required for clinical research. Comply with government and VCU policies and guidelines regarding human subjects’ research. Understand duty to report obligations related to research conduct, and the appropriate university channels for reporting concerns.
• Assist the Research Manager with the coordination, preparation and collection all necessary study documentation under their scope.
• Assist research team with other duties, as assigned.

Community Coordination

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations (e.g., medical practices, schools) as needed to accomplish program goals.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to inform community members of research goals, study progress, and updates.
• Attend community meetings and present information about current and upcoming program offerings.
• Oversee community-based data collection activities; working closely with pre-identified community contacts to meet study targets and timelines.

Recruitment and Retention

• Assist the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator with the implementation of recruitment activities, accordingly.
• Conduct screenings to determine participant eligibility.
• Assist with participant enrollment to include consent/assent procedures.
• Implement assessment and retention protocols.
• Support the PI and other senior study staff in following community organizations through all study activities to ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with all requirements.
• Schedule participants for study visits according to protocol.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• B.A./B.S., with degree in health-related science.
• Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) certification.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of pediatric obesity and fundamental research principles.
• Ability to interface effectively with external organizations such as medical practices, schools, and other community organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with families across a broad cultural and socioeconomic spectrum.
• Ability to work independently and with groups.
• Flexibility with work hours to include evenings, weekends, and early mornings as needed.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the Metro Richmond area.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster 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.

Preferred Hiring Standards:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience using EPIC or other electronic medical record system.
• Experience using Excel, SPSS, REDCap.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Additional Information:

Position will remain open until filled.

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here.

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FLSA University Employee

Job FTE 1.00

Exemption Status Exempt

Restricted Position Yes

E-Class UF - University Employee FT

Job Category University Employee

ORP Eligible No

Salary Range $56,000-$64,000 (commensurate with experience)

Compensation Type Salaried

Target Hire Date 10/1/2025

Contact Information for Candidates

Jewel Jefferson

jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org