Licensed Clinical Research Coordinator (varying levels)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join its Cardiovascular Medicine Division. The role involves coordinating clinical research activities, including participant recruitment and data management. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant clinical licensure. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• Licensed to practice in a clinical profession.
• Experience levels vary based on CRC position.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll study participants.
• Obtain informed consent and maintain contact.
• Administer study medications and monitor patients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine, is currently seeking applicants for a licensed Clinical Research Coordinator (varying levels) to join a dynamic growing team of clinical research professionals. Job level will depend on experience. The CRC will work closely with physicians, research staff, study subjects, and departmental staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical research from study start-up through archiving of study records.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria
• Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact
• Administration of study medications, all routes
• Administration of pharmaceutical stress agents and monitoring of patients undergoing stress testing
• Collect basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews
• Collection of subject data, maintaining appropriate logs, tracking participants, and preparing study materials
• Processing, preparing and shipping laboratory specimens
• Organizational and planning tasks
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications. Nursing Diploma may substitute for Degree for Licensed Registered Nurse.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice in Clinical Profession such as (but not limited to): Registered Nurse, Athletic Training, Pharmacology, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy or Registered Respiratory Therapy.

Experience:

CRC 1 - None.

CRC 2 - At least one year of clinical research experience.

*CRC 3 - A minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience required. Master’s or advanced degree may substitute for 1 year of clinical research experience.

*CRC 4 - At least seven years of clinical research experience demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility and complexity of work. Master’s or other advanced degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.

*Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is required within one year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

TO APPLY

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0072834. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at [e-mail].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.