Clinical Research Coordinator

The Nephrology Clinical Research Center, part of the Division of Nephrology in the School of Medicine, is currently seeking applicants for Clinical Research Coordinator, Licensed or Non-Licensed positions, at various skill and experience levels. This position is open to applicants who meet the requirements of Clinical Research Coordinator 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with physicians, our Clinical Research Manager, research, and departmental staff, and study participants. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of clinical research from study start-up through archiving of study records.

This position works closely with Principal Investigators in the area of clinical trials, translational research, epidemiology, and data science in kidney disease. The Clinical Research Coordinator will conduct the following tasks: assistance with regulatory, financial and logistical management of studies; recruitment and consenting of research participants, collection of study data, monitoring participants throughout study participation with an emphasis on participant welfare and data quality, prepare appropriate study documentation, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies, and communicate regularly and proactively with study investigators and monitors. Demonstrated excellence in professionalism, communication, and organization are required.

Information on the clinical research portfolio in the Division of Nephrology is available at .

Job Responsibilities Include:
Preparing regulatory submissions and reviewing protocols for feasibility.
Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria.
Collecting basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews.
Planning and executing tasks.
Organizational and planning tasks.
Excellent attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact.
Collection of data, maintaining appropriate logs, tracking participants, and preparing study materials
Processing, preparing and shipping laboratory specimens.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non-Licensed
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.

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.

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: 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 Experience:
Regulatory experience is a plus.
Extensive experience with managing multiple clinical research studies simultaneously
Proficiency in computer/automated systems for data purposes
Effective use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Microsoft OneDrive

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 will remain open until filled. This is a full-time, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits . This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

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:

Apply Here , and search for R0060916.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0060916.

Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV/Resume
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 Michelle Johnson , Recruiter.

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