The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at UVA School of Medicine is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) licensed or non-licensed. The CRC will join the Reproductive Psychiatry Research Program (RPRP) team. The goals of the studies conducted at RPRP is to understand the genetic, biological, and psychological causes of the reproductive related mood disorders.

This position will work on an industry sponsored single site study, prospective, longitudinal, two arm study in individuals who are being stably treated with sertraline. The first arm (pregnancy arm) will include individuals who are in the third trimester of pregnancy and are being treated with sertraline for any depressive or anxiety disorder.  The second arm (non-pregnancy arm) will include non-pregnant individuals of female sex and reproductive age who are being treated with sertraline for any depressive or anxiety disorder. 

Job Description

Work closely with an experienced CRC and/or Principal Investigator to learn the full scope of clinical research duties.Identify the components of a clinical trial protocol that are employed to protect patient safety.Engage in study conduct activities such as: recruitment, screening, informed consent, and enrollment.Manage ongoing study conduct activities such as: coordinate visits, maintain concomitant medication records, track/report adverse events, organize payments.Collect and enter study data in a timely fashion and maintain corresponding documentation.Collect, process, store and ship study specimens as needed.Assist in preparation and maintenance of existing study documentation such as: visit schedules, drug diaries, monitoring/training logs, and equipment records.Prepare basic regulatory documentation to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).Work in various electronic platforms utilized in clinical research such as: IRB Pro, Protocol Builder, CRConnect, OnCore, Epic, REDCap, EDC, Payment Work.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non-Licensed 

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.
 

Clinical Research Coordinator 1, 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: None.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice in Clinical Profession such as (but not limited to): Registered Nurse, Athletic Training, Pharmacology, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy or  Registered Respiratory Therapy.

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.

This position will last a minimum of one year with the potential of continuing after that initial period; this is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.   

This position will remain open until filled. 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 Careers at UVA, and search for R0064185. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV or ResumeCover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

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