What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator (varying levels), Pulmonary and Critical Care position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Virginia's (UVA) School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 Licensed or Non-licensed or Clinical Research 3 Licensed or Non-licensed, to participate in clinical trials and registries. This position works closely with world-renowned Principal Investigators and other research team members who specialize in pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, diseases that cause progressive scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath. The Clinical Research Coordinators are tasked with consenting subjects, collecting data, maintaining trial documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and protocol guidelines. We are a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Center of Excellence and WASOG/AASOG Certified Sarcoidosis Center. We are proud to serve patients from across the state of Virginia and surrounding states for their pulmonary specialty care.
Pulmonary fibrosis is the number one reason to receive a lung transplant in the United States, and we are dedicated as a research team to fighting this disease. We have a varied research portfolio including industry sponsored and NIH federally funded studies and registries. CRCs will have the opportunity to work on clinical trials that include new therapies for pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and lung transplant rejection. We also investigate precision genetics, matching patients' genes to target therapy and using gene expression to identify predictive biomarkers for disease progression. Our investigators also closely examine the immune system to understand why and how some patients have susceptibility to progressive pulmonary disease.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and implement clinical trial research studies, working closely with the Principal Investigators, Operational Managers, and other research team members during the performance of the trials.
- Collection of study data; prepare appropriate study documentation; ensuring compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
- Maintaining quality management of the trial portfolio.
- Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria. Collect basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews. Planning and executing tasks.
- Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact.
- Collection of subject 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.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Non-licensed positions:
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 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.
*Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred at the time of hire and is required within one year.
Licensed positions:
To be considered for CRC 2-3 Licensed, candidates must be licensed to Practice in Clinical Profession such as (but not limited to):
- Registered Nurse
- Athletic Training
- Pharmacology
- Medical Technology
- Physical Therapy
- Registered Respiratory Therapy
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: See above.
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: See above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Organizational and planning tasks skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule of four days on campus per week and one day remote, with additional on-site presence as needed, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.
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Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0077639. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.