Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System

Clinical Research Coordinator I – Oncology

PI: Dr. Daphne Friedman

The Institute for Medical Research, a nonprofit organization that conducts cutting edge research for the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is seeking to hire a full time Clinical Research Coordinator I – Oncology. This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who has an interest in clinical research.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I – Oncology will support clinical trials at the Durham VA Health Care System in the Hematology-Oncology and Radiation Oncology sections.  The areas of focus of this position are (a) implementing and performing clinical trials, (b) collecting and submitting data, and (c) developing internal tools for clinical trials data collection, tracking, and management.

Location:  This position is hybrid. This position is located in Durham, North Carolina and candidates must be willing to relocate prior to start date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Critical Element 1 – Oversee and coordinate select clinical research projects:

• Develop, implement, and direct study procedures, per study protocols.
• Assist with prospective subject screening and identification
• Perform the consent process with study subjects and enroll subjects on clinical trials.
• Work with different services in the VA (e.g., Hematology-Oncology and Radiation Oncology) to carry out research projects.

Critical Element 2 – Collect, manage, and submit data for clinical research projects:

• Create tracking tools using VA software to follow subject visits and to identify and follow data needed as part of protocols, to be used across research projects
• Collect and submit data to study sponsor per protocol
• Perform internal data submission checks and internal audits across research projects

Critical Element 3 –Collaborate with research team and work effectively with team members

• Make decisions about day-to-day operations related to specific study protocols
• Coordinate with other CRCs to ensure overall study objects are met
• Update and maintain SOPs for various tasks
• Participate in regular meetings and conference calls

Critical Element 4 –Assist with finances and contracts related to cancer research studies:

• Collaborate with IMR, providing needed documents for contracts, budget development, and invoicing
• Track payments/invoices and subject reimbursement as part of cancer research studies

Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree and/or at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• They must be reliable, self-motivated, detailed-oriented and extremely organized.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements and activities that are required to perform the essential functions of the position include, but may not be limited to, as follows:  Must be able to occasionally lift, pull and push a minimum of 40 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, squat, kneel, and stoop, regularly use fingers, hands for computer work.

Supervisory Controls: The position of Clinical Research Coordinator I – Oncology is under the direct supervisor of the Principal Investigator.

The prior statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 yearly

Status:  Exempt

Start Date: Expected start date will be 8 weeks after the offer but is somewhat flexible and contingent upon completion and approval of VA paperwork.

Employee Benefits: IMR offers a competitive benefits package if you work 30 hours or more which includes health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance. IMR offers a matching 403b retirement savings plan if you work 20 or more hours. Both part-time and full-time employees get paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Please visit https://imr.org/benefits/ for information about employee benefits.

All IMR employees are required to obtain a Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointment at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS).  As a result, the successful candidate must undergo a federal background check and may be subject to a physical and drug test. Participation in the vaccination programs may be required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointments. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons and Veterans.

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