Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator 3 (Psychology)

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Organization:

Psychiatry – Psychology

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for coordinating the approval processes and conduct of research protocols, such that the integrity and quality of the clinical/translational research is maintained and the research is conducted in accordance within all policies, independently.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Psychiatry Research, is accepting applications for our Clinical Translational Research Coordinator III (Autism) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.

In this role, you will be working in Dr. Blythe Corbett’s SENSE Lab at Vanderbilt University, which will include work on a longitudinal study of youth with and without autism spectrum disorder. The SENSE lab is interested in psychological, physiological, and social functioning over development in children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Responsibilities include conducting screening, recruitment, consent, neuropsychological assessment, and psychosocial stress protocols. Also, you must maintain accurate and timely documentation and communication with investigators, participants, and IRB. A successful candidate will be comfortable interacting with children and adults. A minimum three-year commitment is requested and salary and rank will be commensurate with experience level.

Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects for the lab, which includes recruiting, screening and scheduling research participants across projects. Additionally, you will organize lab meetings, supervise students, keep accurate records, order supplies, track spending and conduct proper research protocols, and ensure the integrity and quality of the research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines, Vanderbilt Policy and Procedure, and research protocols.

Finally, you will manage screening, implement recruitment procedures, consent, enrollment, and randomization – from planning through study closeout; perform or implement processes to ensure study-related procedures are performed as required, and objectives and timelines are met; maintain accurate and timely documentation and communication with investigators, participants, IRB, sponsors and other research related entities as needed.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or neuroscience; master’s degree preferred

• Three years’ research experience or the equivalent

  
  

• Prior Autism spectrum disorder or neurodevelopmental experience is preferred

• Strong organizational and data management skills

  
  

• Experience in psychiatric clinical research working with patients is preferred.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
* Clinical Research (Intermediate): Demonstrates the ability to effectively research complicated issues pertaining to the area of expertise. Presents trial protocols to a steering committee. Often employs networking to help in researching issues. Sets up study centers, which includes ensuring each center has the trial materials and training site staff to trial-specific industry standards. Has used research resources maintained in outside areas.
* Study Design & Conduct (Intermediate): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.
* Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
* Project Coordination (Intermediate): Performs project tracking and reporting relative to task completion dates, dependency effects, problem anticipation, schedule conflicts, and assignment to appropriate staff for resolution. Manages prioritization procedures for changing scope [i.e., change management] and project acceptance procedures. Measures progress toward goals and revises project objectives and documents applying change control procedures. Assumes responsibility [as appropriate] for resolving issues and seeing work through to successful completion. Provides training to project managers and others on project related templates and toolsets. Develops methods to measure customer satisfaction and obtains feedback at critical milestones and at project completion to ensure project efforts meet customer expectations.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a “go-to” resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: – Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. – Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. – Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: – Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. – Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. – Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: – Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. – Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. – Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: – Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. – Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. – Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: – Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. – Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. – Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education :

Bachelor’s

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