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Research Coordinator Position at Vanderbilt University Medical CenterDiscover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.The We Grow Healthy Center at Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is recruiting an experienced, highly motivated research coordinator to take a leading role in a multi-site clinical trial (DOSE Trial; NCT06654323) focused on improving child and family health. This role will support a program of research focused on developing, implementing, and evaluating practical, evidence-based interventions that promote healthy behaviors and prevent chronic disease. The Center's work emphasizes real-world application, family-centered approaches, and sustainable programs that help children and caregivers build healthy habits and long-term well-being.What Makes This Role DifferentLeadership: Serve as the operational lead for a multi-site clinical trialAutonomy with support: High independence alongside close collaboration with faculty and senior staffImpact: Work directly connected to improving child and family health in real-world settingsGrowth: Opportunities to contribute to manuscripts, grants, and cross-project collaborationsWhat You'll DoLead a multi-site clinical trialOversee day-to-day operations across participating sitesServe as the central point of contact for investigators, site teams, and collaboratorsHelp sites navigate challenges and stay on track with study milestonesPlan and support investigator and steering committee meetingsShape systems and ensure rigorLead IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and safety reportingMaintain and refine study protocols and manuals of operationsEnsure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance across sitesOversee data and study infrastructureOversee REDCap database development and ongoing improvementsTrain staff on data collection procedures and best practicesConduct routine data quality checksCoordinate closely with biostatistics collaboratorsSupport and mentor a growing teamSupervise research staff, coordinators, and traineesLead onboarding, training, and ongoing developmentFoster a collaborative, thoughtful, and supportive team cultureEngage participants and community partnersOversee recruitment and consent workflowsBuild relationships with participating families and community partnersSupport culturally responsive communication (Spanish language skills are a plus)Contribute intellectuallyContribute to manuscripts, abstracts, and progress reportsAssist with grant-related materialsEngage in cross-project collaborations across the research groupRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)At least 3 years of research experience (5+ years preferred)Experience working with IRBs and regulatory processesExperience working with pediatric populationsStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while also leading and supporting a teamYou will work Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours, with flexibility being essential. This role follows a hybrid remote schedule, and when on-site, you will be based at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.

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