Position Overview
Azimuth Research Group is seeking two full-time, on-site professionals to support clinical research operations within a Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare environment.
- Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
Both roles play a critical part in executing clinical studies involving active-duty service members, veterans, and beneficiaries. These positions require strong clinical or research expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)
The Clinical Research Nurse combines direct patient care with protocol-driven clinical research execution. This role requires advanced clinical judgment, regulatory awareness, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments, vital signs, and study procedures within scope of nursing practice
- Administer investigational products (as permitted) and monitor participants
- Support participant recruitment, screening, and informed consent
- Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, ICH, and DoD Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) requirements
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support EDC query resolution
- Serve as a liaison between clinicians, research teams, and military personnel
- Support protocol adherence, deviation reporting, and audit readiness
- Collaborate with CRCs on regulatory documentation and study logistics
- Perform protocol procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
Highly Desired
- ACRP or SOCRA certification
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Experience with MHS GENESIS
- Experience in DoD, VA, or federal healthcare environments
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of clinical trials, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and data integrity across study activities in a DoD healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate operational aspects of clinical research studies across assigned sites, including military treatment facilities
- Develop, maintain, and review regulatory documentation (e.g., ICFs, protocol amendments, IRB submissions)
- Support participant screening, eligibility verification, recruitment tracking, and scheduling
- Serve as a primary point of contact for site personnel, investigators, and DoD research offices
- Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, ICH, and DoD HRPP requirements
- Perform data abstraction from Military Health Systems and ensure accurate entry into EDC systems
- Monitor protocol adherence and escalate deviations or safety concerns
- Support site visits, audits, and monitoring activities, including follow-up documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, data science, biostatistics)
- Maintain complete and compliant study records per Azimuth SOPs and DoD requirements
- Perform protocol procedures as needed (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in science, public health, healthcare administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)
Highly Desired
- ACRP or SOCRA certification
- Experience in DoD, VA, or federal healthcare environments
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Experience with EHR systems such as MHS GENESIS (Cerner)
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