Clinical Research Coordinator; varying levels), Pulmonary and Critical Care

Clinical Research Coordinator (varying levels), Pulmonary and Critical Care

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.

• 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.

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.

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

To be considered for CRC 2-3 Licensed, candidates must be licensed to practice in a clinical profession such as (but not limited to):

• Registered Nurse
• Athletic Training
• Pharmacology
• Medical Technology
• Physical Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapy

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.

Education:

Bachelor…