• Clinical Research Coordinator

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Clinical Research Coordinator

    Posting Summary

    Serve as the principal coordinator and scientific lead for complex clinical research studies at the University of Vermont Department of Psychiatry’s STRENGTHENS research lab in alignment with approved protocols. Operate with a high degree of autonomy to design, implement, and manage multi-site studies involving vulnerable populations. Oversee daily study operations including patient identification, recruitment, consent, and education. Coordinate sample collection, diagnostic procedures, and patient monitoring, ensuring timely documentation and reporting of adverse events. Maintain regulatory compliance with IRB , FDA , and sponsor guidelines. Contribute to protocol development, data analysis, quality assurance activities, and preparation of research publications and grant proposals. Implement safety protocols and crisis management procedures with patients and study participants displaying acutely elevated levels of emotional distress.

     

    This role is designated as fully remote, with no regular on-campus responsibilities. Occasional travel to campus may be requested for team meetings or training. Work location is subject to approval, and compliance with UVM’s remote work policies.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

     

    Master’s Degree in biological sciences, health sciences or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; three to five years’ experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research studies.

     

    Successful completion of a background check, and U.S. Government approval to access military installations and other government facilities.

     

    Domestic and international travel to military installations and other government facilities.

     

    Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience in a progressively responsible management capacity in a medical research environment; experience or knowledge in psychology and psychiatry.

     

    Prior military service; prior training or education in peer support and peer mentoring principles and practices; prior training or education in crisis response planning for suicide prevention.

     

    Experience using Microsoft Software applications and REDCap desired; three to five years’ experience working in military settings with military personnel.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $65,000 - 75,000

    Other Information

    Employee must be located in close proximity to a DoD facility to ensure network access for recurring job duties, and any urgent study needs. Possession of U.S. passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

     

    Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Location listed in Advertising Copy or Other Information

     

    Job Open Date 11/11/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) 11/18/2025

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Research Collaborator PC3 X

     

    Posting Number S5817PO

     

    Department Psychiatry/55750

     

    Position Number 00027691

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.00

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

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