Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator (Hybrid)

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Non-profit organization

The Physicians Committee’s Mission & Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.

The Physicians Committee’s Values

• Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
• Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.
• Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
• Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.
• Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
• Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
• Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we’re able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
• Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.
• Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.
• Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization-Size: Approximately 100 employees.

Employee Benefits: Primary health & financial benefits:

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees.
• Dental insurance available at a group discount.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare.
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee.
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays.

Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org or our YouTube channel.

About the Role

Position Title/Job Function: Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator

Position Objective: Coordinate clinical research activities focusing on the impact of dietary patterns, with a particular emphasis on plant-based diets, on diverse health outcomes.

About the Clinical Research Team

Through a strategically planned series of clinical trials and meta-analyses, the Physicians Committee is building the foundation of research on the power of plant-based diets. Innovative research studies prove the power of dietary interventions, grab the attention of the press and the public, and influence the policies of government agencies and health organizations, ultimately altering eating habits. The result can be a revolution in health and a dramatic drop in consumption of disease-promoting products like meat and dairy products. Our research team is skilled in conducting, publishing, and presenting nutrition studies and making their findings accessible to the public. We have conducted key research studies that have established the power of plant-based nutrition to improve diabetes, lipid disorders, weight management, chronic pain, and other conditions. Our NIH-funded research proved the power of plant-based diets for type 2 diabetes, leading to the acceptance of this approach by the American Diabetes Association and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and to a series of PBS television programs that brought this method to millions of people. We aim to increase our investment in research on plant-based diets and to use our findings to influence scientific understanding, medical practice, public policy, and public awareness.

Essential Functions

Facilitate the execution of clinical trials by ensuring efficient processes during research participant recruitment, assessments, and follow-up stages.

Facilitate the execution of clinical trials

• Ensure efficient processes during participant recruitment, assessments, and follow-up stages

Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of research participants

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for recruitment with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Continuously review and revise recruitment activities as needed
• Conduct phone screenings and in-person meetings with potential participants

Organize participant assessments

• Schedule assessments and manage related logistics
• Ensure adequate staffing for assessments
• Collaborate with IT and vendors for technical support in assessment activities
• Manage and verify collected data, maintaining confidentiality

Coordinate nutrition education classes

• Review and revise curriculum and schedule instructors
• Attend classes and manage administrative needs
• Send reminders and follow-up emails to participants
• Track attendance and adherence activities
• Maintain timely communication and support one-on-one meetings with participants

Other duties

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards
• Contribute to the review and finalization of study protocols and IRB submissions
• Provide administrative support, including handling inquiries, preparing correspondence, filing, processing check requests, and maintaining databases
• Assist with outreach efforts and event planning for the Physicians Committee and Barnard Medical Center
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Physical Abilities: Office work

Work Location: This position requires some work, such as participant assessments and participant education, to be performed at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights on Metro’s Red Line). Some work can be performed remotely from a location within the Washington D.C., metropolitan area if desired.

Required Travel: None

Work Schedule: This is a full-time exempt position (40+ hours per week). The Physicians Committee’s core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ET. Periodically, this position involves supporting classes for research participants weekday evenings until approximately 7:30pm and assessments of research participants weekday mornings starting at 6 a.m. and on weekends.

Position Level: The position level for this role is flexible and may be Associate level (average of 6 years of total work experience) or Coordinator level (average of 12 years of total work experience) depending upon the candidate’s experience.

Salary

A salary offer will take into consideration education, experience, and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with a position’s hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

Associate Level

• Minimum Salary: $53,250
• Median Salary: $55,377

Coordinator Level:

• Minimum Salary: $59,998
• Median Salary: $$64,011

Reports To

• Supervisor: Director of Clinical Research
• Department Director: Director of Clinical Research

Qualifications

Education

• Required: bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: master’s degree

Credentials

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Work Experience

• Required: 1 year
• Preferred: 2-3 years

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Link:  Click here to apply online.

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For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee’s human resources department at careers [at] pcrm.org (careers[at]pcrm[dot]org).

Application Process

• Step 1: Complete sample clinical research tasks
• Step 2: 30-minute video interview with Director of Clinical Research and Clinical Research Specialist(s)
• Step 4: 15-minute video interview with PCRM President
• Step 5: 2-hour working interview with Clinical Research team members, including a 20-minute presentation by candidate
• Step 6: Reference checks with the three most recent direct supervisors or other references as applicable