Clinical Research Coordinator 2, School of Nursing

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

5d•$58,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia School of Nursing seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and motivated Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (CRC 2), Non-Licensed, to support federally and institutionally funded research focused on improving reproductive and maternal health outcomes, particularly for persons with disabilities. The coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator and a multidisciplinary investigative team on multiple research projects, including an NIH-funded R01. The role is central to the day-to-day management and implementation of studies and involves collaboration with investigators, research staff, students, community and clinical partners, and collaborating institutions. The position is part of an active, collaborative research environment within the University of Virginia School of Nursing. The team conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of reproductive and maternal health, disability, healthcare access, and health outcomes using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. The role offers opportunities to participate in multiple stages of research, collaborate across institutions and disciplines, contribute to scientific presentations and publications, and mentor students. This is a restricted, exempt-level, benefited position dependent on funding availability. It is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and must be performed fully on-site. The anticipated annual hiring range for non-licensed CRC 2s is $58,000–$68,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
At least one year of clinical research experience.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with research participants and community partners.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn research-specific software and systems.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, psychology, social or behavioral science, health sciences, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, research activities, clinical programs, or similarly complex work.
Previous experience coordinating human-subjects research, particularly NIH- or federally funded research.
Experience with IRB submissions and regulatory documentation.
Experience with participant recruitment, informed consent, interviewing, or longitudinal participant follow-up.
Experience using REDCap or comparable research data-management systems.
Experience coordinating multi-site or multi-institutional research.
Experience supervising or mentoring student research assistants.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human-subjects research requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day implementation of research protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and investigative team.
Manage timelines, milestones, deliverables, and regulatory requirements across concurrent projects.
Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, protocols, consent documents, and other regulatory materials.
Coordinate participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, scheduling, and retention.
Conduct or coordinate participant interviews, surveys, and other research data collection in accordance with study protocols.
Maintain accurate study records, including regulatory documentation, participant tracking systems, study logs, and standard operating procedures.
Develop and maintain REDCap databases and other secure research data-management systems; monitor data completeness and quality.
Conduct routine data quality assurance and work with investigators and analysts to resolve data discrepancies.
Coordinate qualitative research activities, including scheduling and conducting interviews, managing transcription, preparing data for analysis, and assisting with data organization and coding.
Schedule investigative team meetings, prepare agendas and study updates, document decisions and action items, and monitor follow-up activities.
Facilitate communication and research activities across UVA and collaborating institutions, including 4-VA partners.
Assist with progress reports, presentations, manuscripts, abstracts, and other dissemination products.
Track study expenditures and work with the PI and research administration staff to support appropriate use of grant funds.
Assist with purchasing, participant payments and incentives, research agreements, and other study-related administrative processes.
Develop and maintain study manuals, workflows, recruitment materials, training documents, and standard operating procedures.
Train and provide day-to-day guidance to undergraduate and graduate research assistants and other study personnel.
Ensure research activities comply with study protocols, institutional policies, human-subjects protections, and applicable federal regulations.
Participate in regular meetings with the PI and investigative team and proactively identify operational challenges, competing deadlines, and potential solutions.
Perform other research-related responsibilities necessary to support successful completion of study aims.