Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) 1 Dr. Jeffrey Donowitz Lab, Department of Pediatrics

The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics in the University of Virginia's (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Level 1 to support the Donowitz Lab, a research group focused on pediatric small intestine bacterial overgrowth, environmental enteric dysfunction, and malnutrition with a focus on low-income settings. The lab's work includes domestic and international translational research studies aiming to better understand and mitigate the burden of childhood enteric dysbiosis on pediatric health and development. This CRC-1 will coordinate and manage a variety of research and operational activities, with an emphasis on international collaboration and regulatory compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with global partners, lead logistical and regulatory aspects of international research, and contribute to impactful studies improving child health outcomes worldwide. This role involves intense cumulative learning of all aspects of translational research which has the potential to lay the groundwork for a successful career in clinical/translational research. The successful candidate will gain experience in international field research and public health logistics. They will develop and apply data analysis skills and learn advanced research platforms. Finally, they will have the opportunity for authorship on peer-reviewed publications and contributions to grant proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or certifications.
• Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific, public health, or related discipline or an advanced degree in scientific or health related field.
• Experience or strong interest in infectious diseases, malnutrition, or global health research, particularly in pediatric populations.
• Familiarity with IRB processes and electronic research systems (e.g., OnCore, Epic, CRConnect).
• Strong data management skills; proficiency with databases (e.g., REDCap, Excel) and basic data analysis a plus.
• Previous experience in a wet lab or field lab setting preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to low-resource environments for short- to medium-term field work.
• Strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, including protocol submissions, amendments, annual reviews, and personnel changes.
• Maintain regulatory binders and ensure compliance with UVA and international research ethics standards.
• Create and maintain study visit schedules, study drug diaries, monitoring and or training logs, equipment records or study communications.
• Manage ongoing study conduct activities including coordination of study visits, maintain concomitant medication records, track and report adverse events, organize subject study payments, screen and identify eligible patients, obtain and document informed consent, enroll subjects in a study.
• Coordinate e-regulatory files using platforms such as IRB Pro, Protocol Builder, CRConnect, OnCore, and Epic.
• Enter, clean, and manage study data across multiple clinical trials and observational studies.
• Curate, process, and manage biological samples, ensuring appropriate storage and documentation.
• Oversee sample shipments and ordering of research materials to and from international sites.
• Coordinate research operations across international study sites, including procurement and shipment logistics.
• Engage with field teams, investigators, and collaborators in low-income settings to ensure smooth study implementation.
• Support daily operations of the research team, including scheduling, communication with external collaborators, and maintaining compliance documents.
• Assist in training and mentoring new staff or students in regulatory and lab protocols.

Benefits

• Opportunity for authorship on peer-reviewed publications and contributions to grant proposals.
• Opportunity for promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree