About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics and the Ehlers-Danlos Program at UVA Health are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Level 1. This role will support clinical research activities across various divisions within the Department of Pediatrics and the Ehlers-Danlos Program. The CRC will assist Principal Investigators in conducting NIH, industry-sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical trials. The position involves working closely with the clinical team, including faculty, advanced practice providers, and staff. The focus of clinical research activities will vary depending on the trial portfolio, and responsibilities include patient-facing tasks, compliance management, and administrative duties related to clinical research. This role is designed as an entry-level position with on-the-job training and a strong emphasis on education to build a foundational knowledge in clinical research. The CRC 1 will work under direct supervision and be assigned duties as appropriate by a supervisor.
Requirements
- CRC 1, Non-Licensed: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications.
- CRC 1, Licensed: Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and or certifications. Nursing Diploma may substitute for Degree for Licensed Registered Nurse.
- CRC 1, Licensed: 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
Nice To Haves
- Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 study conduct activities: screen and identify eligible patients, obtain and document informed consent, enroll subjects in a study.
- Manage ongoing study conduct activities: 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.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Non-exempt level, benefited position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
