Clinical Research Nurse & Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Details

Title: Clinical Research Nurse & Clinical Research Coordinator

Company: Azimuth Research Group

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Azimuth Research Group is a life sciences research firm that leverages point-of-care data to address complex challenges for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors.

Location: Portsmouth, VA (Onsite)

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.

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.

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

Serve as a liaison between clinicians, research teams, and military personnel

Support protocol adherence, deviation reporting, and audit readiness

Perform protocol procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)

Required Qualifications

Active Virginia RN license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)

Desired

ACRP or SOCRA certification

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Experience with MHS GENESIS

Experience in DoD, VA, or federal healthcare environments

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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.

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

Support site visits, audits, and monitoring activities, including follow-up documentation

Perform protocol procedures as needed (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science, public health, healthcare administration, or related field

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)

Desired

ACRP or SOCRA certification

Experience in DoD, VA, or federal healthcare environments

Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

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