Clinical Research Coordinator , Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), Non-Licensed, at either the CRC 2 or CRC 3 level, to support a growing portfolio of clinical research studies within Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Genetics.

The research portfolio consists primarily of industry-sponsored clinical trials, as well as registries and investigator-initiated studies involving children and young adults with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease, inherited cardiovascular conditions, cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, transplantation, and other rare or complex cardiovascular disorders. Studies may include investigational drugs, biologics, medical devices, genetic testing, and other novel therapeutic interventions.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, geneticists, genetic counselors, research staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support the conduct of clinical research studies from study start-up through study close-out and archival activities.

This position offers the opportunity for hiring at either the CRC 2 or CRC 3 level. Classification will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, certification status, and demonstrated clinical research competencies consistent with the UVA Clinical Research Coordinator career ladder. The scope of responsibilities, complexity of assigned studies, and degree of independent responsibility will vary based on the level at which the successful candidate is hired.

CRC 2 staff perform research activities with guidance and oversight from experienced research personnel, while CRC 3 staff are expected to coordinate more complex studies and perform assigned responsibilities with greater independence. [hr.virginia.edu]

The Department of Pediatrics at UVA Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through excellence in patient care, education, research, and advocacy. Pediatric investigators conduct innovative clinical, translational, and population health research aimed at advancing care for children and families. Research staff are valued members of multidisciplinary teams and play an essential role in bringing new discoveries into clinical practice.

Responsibilities may include the following. Duties assigned will be commensurate with the employee's classification, experience, training, and demonstrated research competencies.

• Work closely with Principal Investigators, research team members, and clinical partners to support assigned clinical research studies.
• Screen electronic medical records and other approved sources to identify potential research participants and track recruitment activities.
• Recruit, screen, consent/assent, enroll, and retain research participants in accordance with study protocols and delegated responsibilities.
• Maintain telephone, electronic, and in-person communication with research participants and families throughout study participation.
• Coordinate and schedule research visits and protocol-required study activities.
• Assist with and/or coordinate study conduct activities, including participant tracking, medication documentation, safety reporting, study payments, and follow-up procedures.
• Coordinate protocol-required clinical and research procedures, which may include laboratory testing, imaging studies, cardiac testing, genetic testing, investigational products, and other study-specific assessments.
• Collect participant data and maintain study records, logs, source documentation, and research files.
• Perform timely and accurate data…