Clinical Research Coordinator 2/3, Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is currently seeking applicants for Clinical Research Coordinator 2/3, Non-Licensed positions. The incumbent evaluates the feasibility of proposed trials, prepares and or plans for the opening of trials, conducts trials, facilitates data capture, and audits multiple clinical trials. This is accomplished while assuring patient safety and abiding by applicable federal law and international guidelines for the conduct of clinical trials. For more information on the Department of Neurosurgery Clinical Research, please visit: https://med.virginia.edu/research/ .

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Clinical Research Trials Coordination

• Perform all study activities following Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
  
• Manage multiple clinical trials simultaneously.
  
• Protect the safety of human subjects.
  
• Assure all tests required by the study are executed.
  
• Obtain Informed Consent from Human Subjects.
  
• Obtain all data required for study.
  
• Monitor patient compliance.
  
• Obtain records and submit data including entering appropriate data into Database.
  
• Submit data in required time-frame.
  
• Monitor appropriate sources for specific clinical study or federal regulation updates.
  
• Complete Case Report Forms.
  
• Facilitate audits of study data.
  

Develop patient rapport in order to explain research protocols and minimize protocol violations.

• Develop rapport with study team to educate team on study procedures and minimize protocol violations.
  
• Respond to inquiries by auditors for data clarification or additional data in required time-frame.
  

Coordinate and Perform Pre-Study and Close-Out Activities

• Coordinate and attend site evaluation and initiation meetings.
  
• Advertise, recruit, and screen patients for the study.
  
• Coordinate and attend the study close-out visit.
  
• Finalize all patient record entries.
  
• Finalize study material accountability and study files.
  
• Properly store and file study files.
  

Coordinate and Perform Regulatory Activities

• Maintain proper protocol, consent, amendment, and yearly renewal submission to the Human Investigation Committee, General Clinical Research Center, Radiation Safety Committee and the Office of Grants and Contracts.
  
• Report adverse events relating to the trial.
  
• Maintain study files.
  

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

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.
  
• Licensure: Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is preferred at the time of hire and is required within one year.
  

For additional information about the position, please contact Judy Beenhakker, Director of Neurosurgery & Neuro-Oncology Clinical Research, jgb3p@virginia.edu .

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA J ob B oard and search R0073352 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.

Complete an application and attach:

• CV
  
• Cover letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Academic Recruiting Specialist at jf2sw@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.