Clinical Study Coordinator 1.0FTE (Cooperative Studies Program CSP 2018 GRIT)
Company: MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Location: St Paul, United States
- Seniority: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
The Minneapolis VAHCS is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional with exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail to join our team of Study Coordinators, as the clinical study coordinator for CSP#2018 GRIT Trial (clinical trials gov ID NCT04867317). This full time role plays a central part in ensuring efficient study conduct—from participant recruitment to data collection and regulatory compliance—for cutting-edge VA clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities
-Oversee all phases of assigned clinical trials, including study start-up, activation, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
-Recruit, screen, consent, and assess study participants.
-Ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations, VA policies, IRB standards, and Good Clinical Practice.
-Support investigators with regulatory submissions and reporting as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
-Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, biological sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field.
-Experience (minimum 2 years) in clinical research coordination or research operations.
-Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
-Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred:
-Advanced degree in a relevant field.
-Prior experience with interventional clinical trials, preferably in neurology, mental health, TBI, or endocrinology.
-Experience with neurocognitive measures (e.g., QuickSCID, CRAFT, TOMM, MoCA) and/or willingness to train.
-Phlebotomy skills; specimen processing/shipping experience and/or willingness to train.
Positions/Benefits:
-Term/Temporary full-time opening. Term limits will be evaluated and renewed annually, dependent upon performance and future study availability/funding.
-Salary: GS9-GS11 level position (based on qualifications) with a starting salary ranging from $67,290 - $81,415 based on 2026 OPM Pay Grades.
-Benefits: federal benefits package
-Shift: Monday – Friday, normal business hours
-Timeline: Prescreening applications [11/12-16]. Interviews [11/18-11/20]. Expected start will be into 2027, exact date determined by human resources and onboarding processes.
About the Minneapolis VAHCS
The Minneapolis VAHCS is a top‑ranked, multi‑specialty tertiary care center with a robust research portfolio and strong academic partnerships. It serves as a major training site for the University of Minnesota Medical School and numerous other clinical programs. The Minneapolis–Saint Paul region offers a rich arts scene, exceptional dining, diverse recreation, and a welcoming, vibrant community.
VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
