Clinical Research Coordinator, Various Levels, Endocrinology Pediatrics - Charlottesville, United States - University of Virginia

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks a candidate for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1, 2, 3 or 4, non-licensed or licensed, to join our Endocrinology team.

The CRC in this role will be expected to plan, organize, lead, and perform comprehensive and advanced-level clinical research duties.

A CRC 3 or 4 hired in this role will be able to work well independently, while a CRC 1 and 2 will require guidance and mentorship.

The CRC will work closely with physicians, research staff, study subjects, and departmental staff as well as other internal and external stakeholders involved in each clinical trial.

The successful candidate will be required to manage multiple complex clinical trials simultaneously in accordance with current regulatory requirements and maintain all study documentation in a manner that is 'audit ready'.

As a key member of this research team, you will work closely with the Investigators and staff in Endocrinology as well as Investigators and staff from other Departments or organizations who have research collaborations with our Endocrinology team.

The clinical Investigators in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology are extremely experienced clinical trialists. The Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology services at UVA are ranked as one of the best in the country. This combination provides an exciting and dynamic environment to build a strong career as a clinical research professional

The UVA Department of Pediatrics and the UVA Children's Hospital share a common goal to enhance the health and well-being of children and families through collaborative medical care, education of professionals dedicated to pediatric healthcare, breakthrough research that improves lives, leadership, and community service.

For more information on the Department of Pediatrics, visit our website:


The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Screen electronic medical records (EMR) for potential study candidates and track screening efforts.
• Recruit and obtain informed consent from study participants and maintain telephone and in-person contact.
• Manage ongoing study conduct activities such as: coordinate study treatment, maintain concomitant medication records, track and report adverse events, organize subject study payments.
• Work closely with Principal Investigators (PI) and other study team members on clinical research projects assigned.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the regulatory framework for FDA and non-FDA regulated studies.
• Work well with minimal supervision as appropriate.
• Facilitate and / or complete activities required for study start-up including: regulatory submissions and all communications with the study Sponsor.
• Coordinate multiple clinical trials or research projects simultaneously or manage large individual clinical trials that may be multicenter and complex in nature.
• Manage all aspects of ongoing clinical trial conduct from enrollment to off-study visits, data management, safety reporting and compliance oversight.
• Prepare and submit all regulatory documentation to the IRB such as: personnel changes, annual protocol continuations, protocol modifications, adverse event reports, and unanticipated events.
• Support investigator initiated research activity including: study feasibility assessment, clinical trial protocol development, compliance oversight and study conduct.
• Reconcile study billing, identify study charges, versus payments to the subject or third-party vendor
• Orient, train and mentor to new study team members.
• Ensure Sponsor is invoiced for study activity and reconcile payments received.
• Notify PI and/or Clinical Research Operations Manager of potential issues with the study or subject status.
• Communicate effectively with study Sponsor(s).
• Liaise with the other Departments within the institution to support clinical research activities.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the various electronic platforms utilized in clinical research such as: IRB Pro, Protocol Builder, CRConnect, OnCore, study EDCs (e.g., Medrio or Medidata Rave) 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.
• Process, prepare and ship study research samples
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, when needed, given the nature of the studies open to enrollment
• Support and providing guidance to faculty and trainees with clinical research projects in the department.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will report to the Clinical Research Operations Manager.

For additional information about the position, please contact Monika Thielen, ART, BComm, CCRP at:


Required Qualifications:

• Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non-Licensed

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

Experience:
At least one year of clinical research experience. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.


Licensure:
None.

• Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Licensed

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


Experience:
None.


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.

• Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Non-Licensed

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

Experience:
At least one year of clinical research experience. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.


Licensure:
None.

• Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Licensed

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

Experience:
At least one year of clinical research experience.

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.

• Clinical Research Coordinator 3, Non-Licensed

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

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience required. Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of clinical research experience.

Licensure:

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

• Clinical Research Coordinator 3, Licensed

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

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of clinical research experience required. Master's or advanced degree may substitute for 1 year of clinical research experience.

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.

• Clinical Research Coordinator 4, Non-Licensed

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

Experience:
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.

Licensure:

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

• Clinical Research Coordinator 4, Licensed

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

Experience:
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.

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with EPIC EMR, collection and processing of blood draws for research.
• Previous experience with OnCore, Advarra, and WCG IRB.
• Previous experience managing several open clinical trials at the same time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and take initiative.
• Ability to plan and execute project and keep the study team up to date.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
• Previous experience with EPIC EMR, collection of biomarkers such as blood draws, and experience in a clinical environment.

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 position is located in Charlottesville, VA. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

This is an exempt-level, full-time, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit

The position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.

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


To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiting, at , please reference R For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville .

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