Clinical Research Coordinator 1 Non-Licensed

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1, non-licensed (CRC-1, NL) is a role that provides an excellent avenue for an individual to begin a rewarding career in clinical research. In this role, one has the opportunity to receive on-the-job training to learn how to perform some of the basic tasks carried out by a clinical research coordinator. There is also a heavy focus on education to provide a strong foundational level of knowledge in clinical research as a whole. This is a role that involves intense cumulative learning to lay the groundwork for a successful career as a clinical research coordinator. A CRC 1 will work under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator and/or an experienced CRC and will be assigned clinical research duties as deemed appropriate by a designated supervisor.

Job Description:

• Work closely with an experienced CRC and/or Principal Investigator to learn the full scope of clinical research duties.

• With the mentorship of a CRC and/or PI, learn how to read and follow a clinical trial protocol as it is written.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of patient safety in clinical research and identify the components of a clinical trial protocol that are employed to protect patient safety.

• Engage in the following study conduct activities: screen and identify eligible patients, obtain and document informed consent, enroll subjects in a study.

• Manage ongoing study conduct activities such as: coordinate study visits, maintain concomitant medication records, track and report adverse events, organize subject study payments.

• Collect and enter study data in a timely fashion, maintain corresponding documentation.

• Collect, process, store and ship study specimens as needed.

• Assist in preparation and maintenance of existing study documentation such as: study visit schedules, study drug diaries, monitoring and or training logs, equipment records or study communications.

• Prepare and submit basic regulatory documentation to the IRB such as: personnel changes, annual protocol continuations, and minor protocol modifications.

• Become familiar with the various electronic platforms utilized in clinical research such as: IRB Pro, Protocol Builder, CRConnect, OnCore, e-regulatory platforms and Epic.

• Demonstrate a continuously increasing level of clinical research knowledge gained through active participation in training and mentorship opportunities as well as self-guided learning.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• To be promoted, a CRC 1 must demonstrate a basic understanding of clinical research processes and regulations (federal and local) that govern the conduct of clinical research.

You can learn more about the Department of Psychiatry Clinical Research at:

https://med.virginia.edu/psychiatry/research/psychiatric-clinical-research/

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications.

Experience: None. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

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. Work hours are flexible and expected 20 hours per week. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. 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 R0058767. 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 xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

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