Non-licensed Clinical Research Coordinator , Surgery

About the Position

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non‑Licensed to conduct a variety of clinical trial activities. Duties will include working with research participants, processing laboratory specimens, document preparation, record keeping, materials preparation, and reviewing prospective research participants.

The incumbent will assist with clinical trial related activities, recruit, screen and consent potential study participants, schedule study visits, prepare and maintain study documentation, collect data at all study visits, compile adverse event data, and manage all data collected. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to complete on‑call rotations.

Individuals seeking this position must have strong organization skills, the ability to problem‑solve, work well in a team environment, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong assessment skills, and demonstrate an ability to learn new information quickly. Qualified candidates must be able, with training, to collect, process and ship biomarkers, including blood and other body fluids.

• Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants who meet research criteria. Collect basic information through scripted interviews and answer general questions.
• Obtain informed consent from study participants and maintain telephone and in‑person contact. Notify Principal Investigator and supervisor of subject status.
• Collect subject data, enter and analyze data, and compile reports, adhering to proper research protocols. Prepare documentation, reports, graphs, and other materials. Keep appropriate logs, track participants, and prepare study materials.
• Process, prepare and ship laboratory specimens.
• Submit study protocols and amendments, consent forms, and recruiting materials to the Institutional Review Board and department for approval with oversight from supervisor.
• Obtain medical histories and conduct medical assessments of clinical trial subjects, including symptom management with appropriate referral. Create treatment plans and serve as an information resource for trial subjects.
• Perform physical exams, including assessing vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
• Conduct adverse event assessment and provide recommendations to Principal Investigator or physicians.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education and/or certifications.
• Experience:
  
  None. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Licensure:
  None.

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.

The anticipated hiring range is $25-27/hour ($52, annual salary), commensurate with education and experience. This is a non‑exempt level, benefited position.

Background checks, pre‑employment health screenings, and drug screening will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

UVA 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.