Clinical Research Nurse & Clinical Research Coordinator

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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, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

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.
Key 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
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support EDC query resolution
• Serve as a liaison between clinicians, research teams, and military personnel
• Support protocol adherence, deviation reporting, and audit readiness
• Collaborate with CRCs on regulatory documentation and study logistics
• Perform protocol procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)
Required Qualifications
• Active Virginia RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
Highly 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.
Key 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
• Monitor protocol adherence and escalate deviations or safety concerns
• Support site visits, audits, and monitoring activities, including follow-up documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical operations, data science, biostatistics)
• Maintain complete and compliant study records per Azimuth SOPs and DoD requirements
• Perform protocol procedures as needed (e.g., phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection)
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in science, public health, healthcare administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance (DoD requirement)
Highly Desired
• ACRP or SOCRA certification
• Experience in DoD, VA, or federal healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience with EHR systems such as MHS GENESIS (Cerner)
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Why Join Azimuth Research Group?

If you thrive in a structured, compliance-driven research environment and are passionate about supporting impactful clinical studies within federal healthcare systems, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected]
Subject Line: Indicate the role you are applying for (CRN or CRC)

Qualified candidates will receive the full position description and additional details upon initial review.