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Clinical Research Coordinator

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Nov 19, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key role in supporting ongoing and new clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Emergency Medicine. The role involves coordinating NIH- and industry-sponsored studies, managing regulatory and data workflows, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations across multi-site projects. The coordinator will work closely with investigators, study sponsors, and hospital staff to facilitate research execution from start-up through closeout. Key Responsibilities 1. Study Coordination and Implementation Coordinate participant screening, recruitment, consent, and enrollment for clinical studies in the Emergency Department and affiliated sites. Maintain compliance with IRB-approved protocols, ensuring adherence to GCP and institutional policies. Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB documents, protocol amendments, and continuing reviews (iRIS). Oversee study start-up processes including feasibility review, contract activation, and site initiation. Manage biospecimen collection, labeling, processing, and shipment per study SOPs. Support implementation of innovative ED-based research workflows (e.g., Cerner order sets, automated data pulls). 2. Data and Regulatory Management Enter and maintain accurate study data in REDCap, OnCore, and sponsor portals. Perform data validation, quality checks, and query resolution. Maintain study logs, delegation of authority forms, and regulatory binders (electronic and paper). Track enrollment metrics and prepare weekly/monthly progress reports. Assist in the development of SOPs and data management plans for new studies. 3. Sponsor and Institutional Communication Serve as primary liaison between the study team, sponsor/CRO, and hospital departments. Coordinate monitoring visits, audits, and sponsor communications. Collaborate with GW Office of Clinical Research (OCR), IRB, and UHS research offices for study activation and compliance. Facilitate communication with nursing, laboratory, and IT teams to support clinical operations and protocol execution. 4. Research Development and Leadership Assist in drafting study materials, protocol revisions, and reports for manuscripts or grant submissions. Supervise and train students, interns, and part-time research assistants. Support multi-site coordination for projects with GW, Johns Hopkins, and other partners. Participate in research meetings and contribute to departmental QI and innovation initiatives. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 2 years of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Certification preferred.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	CITI and GCP certification. Experience in emergency medicine or hospital-based research. Knowledge of Cerner or Epic EHR systems. Prior involvement in NIH or industry-sponsored studies.
Hiring Range	$43,888.00 - $67,889.82
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Clinical Research Operations
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002351
Job Open Date:	11/19/2025
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.