Clinical Research Coordinator

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Treatment Research Operations (NTRO) Team in the Cancer Center Office of Clinical Research at the University of Virginia is seeking Clinical Research Coordinators at varying levels to conduct activities for clinical trials that do not involve a new cancer treatment. Studies may require biospecimen collection, surveys, and/or data entry. The role includes working with research participants, reviewing prospective participants, pre-screening clinics to determine patient eligibility, processing laboratory specimens, entering data, maintaining records, and preparing study materials. The position recruits, screens, and enrolls potential participants; obtains informed consent; maintains telephone and in-person contact; schedules study visits; prepares and maintains study documentation; collects and manages study data; and supports other clinical trial activities. This is a restricted position dependent on funding availability. It is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and must be performed fully on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
CRC 1: No experience required.
CRC 2: At least one year of clinical research experience.
CRC 3: At least three years of clinical research experience; a master's degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.
CRC 4: At least seven years of clinical research experience demonstrating progressive responsibility and complexity; a master's or other advanced degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.
For CRC 3, Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification is required within one year of hire.
For CRC 4, Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification is required within one year of hire.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, written and oral communication, and assessment skills; ability to learn new information quickly.
Ability to perform the position fully on-site in Charlottesville, Virginia.
New hires must complete background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Some healthcare-setting experience and/or knowledge of medical terminology.
For CRC 3, CCRC and/or CCRP certification is preferred at the time of hire.
Clinical research certification is required within one year of hire for CRC 3 and CRC 4.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants who meet research criteria for multiple Cancer Center clinical trials.
Obtain informed consent and maintain telephone and in-person contact with participants as needed.
Notify the Principal Investigator and supervisor of participant status.
Collect participant data, enter data, and compile reports in accordance with research protocols.
Prepare documentation and study materials; maintain appropriate logs and track participants.
Process, prepare, and ship laboratory specimens.
Pre-screen clinics to determine patient eligibility.
Schedule study visits and collect data during visits.
Review prospective research participants and manage collected data.
Perform other duties as assigned.