Summary

This position coordinates the day‑to‑day activities of research protocols, including screening, enrolling, and monitoring research participants. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate data collection, proper documentation, organized study records, and participant safety.

Candidates will have the opportunity to learn the daily operations of clinical trials; gain exposure to clinical sleep medicine and psychiatry; and collaborate with additional research projects based on their interests.

We are seeking a Research Coordinator to support a clinical trial titled “Pimavanserin for Insomnia in Veterans with Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).” This 5‑year pilot study will enroll 38 Veterans with chronic insomnia and PTSD for an 8‑week treatment period with either pimavanserin (an FDA‑approved medication for Parkinson’s Disease psychosis that may also improve sleep) or placebo.

Key responsibilities include participating in pre‑screening and recruitment, facilitating informed consent, coordinating study visits and participant reimbursement, administering questionnaires, and maintaining an electronic regulatory binder. The coordinator will also ensure accurate and organized data collection and support overall study operations.

This role works closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Melissa Jones, as well as other research personnel in Dr. Ricardo Jorge’s research group, to support cohesive recruitment efforts. Participants in Dr. Jorge’s program commonly experience insomnia, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other mental‑health–related conditions. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to continue working with Dr. Jones and/or Dr. Jorge on future funded projects after the study concludes.

Job Duties

• Supports PI and research staff with timely reporting of study status, enrollment, study monitoring, and site visits.
• Performs recruitment and screening activities (including chart reviews, screening phone calls, and scheduling of initial visits).
• Participates in the consent process and maintains informed consent form files in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Coordinates study visits and appointment reminders.
• Accompanies subjects to laboratory and EKG testing; administers questionnaires at study visits.
• Assists with medication reconciliations and screens for adverse events; promptly reports this information to the PI.
• Orders needed supplies and equipment for clinicians and tracks actigraphy watches.
• Assists with regulatory documents for research study in accordance to sponsor and institutional policies.
• Maintains team relationships with peers, colleagues, patients, and sponsors to effectively contribute to goals.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of systems and tracking tools.
• Provides insight on maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Assists with scientific writing and reporting of results.
• Performs other 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.