Summary

The Research Coordinator I will coordinate the day-to-day activities of Dr. Christopher Verrico's research studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The selected candidate will screen, enroll, and monitor research participants for various substance use research protocols. This position will collect and document patient information and ensure the safety of research participants.

Interacting with and enrolling participants — military service members, veterans, and/or civilians — at the MEDVAMC. This position will be based at the MEDVAMC.

Job Duties

• Interviews, screens, and recruits participants for the study; explains processes and procedures to educate participants regarding the research study.
• Collects, enters, and processes participant information into a database.
• Performs EKGs/ECGs and obtains vital signs from study participants.
• Serves as a liaison with the MEDVAMC to facilitate research procedures and ensure proper transfer of data.
• Collects, processes, and maintains paperwork for blood and biological specimens according to research procedures and protocols.
• Participates in team meetings regarding recruitment of research study participants.
• Schedules research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and other studies specific to the research protocol.
• Corresponds with participants throughout the study.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. No experience required with preferred degree.
• Clinical research experience.