The Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research and the Precision ImmunoMedicine (iPRIME) Initiative at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 or 2 to become a key member of the Prominence-to-Preeminence (P2PE) STEM initiative titled \"iPRIME: Immunology and Informatics for Precision ImmunoMedicine (iPRIME) in Cardiovascular Disease.\" In collaboration with the Schools of Medicine, Engineering and Applied Science, Nursing, and Data Science, the goal of implement Precision ImmunoMedicine (iPRIME) is to designate UVA as the premier location for targeting the immune system for research, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using cutting-edge technology, advanced clinical imaging, and innovative, sophisticated artificial intelligence.
This hybrid position works closely with world-renowned Principal Investigators in their field, and other research team members in the laboratory. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will conduct the following tasks: isolation of immune cells from patient blood samples, consenting of research subjects, collection of study data and patient database management (RedCap), prepare appropriate study documentation, ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Ability and interest in being a team-player in a highly successful and collaborative group.
BSL-2 processing of human samples requiring careful sterile lab techniques and compliance with University, Federal, and State policies and procedures.
Recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants who meet research criteria.
Collect basic information through scripted and non-scripted interviews.
Planning and executing tasks.
Organizational and planning tasks.
Excellent attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Obtaining informed consent from study participants and maintaining telephone and in-person contact.
Collection of subject data including database management (RedCap), 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.
Minimum Requirements
Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Non-Licensed
Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
None. Some experience in a healthcare setting and/or knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Clinical Research Coordinator 1, Licensed
Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications. Nursing Diploma may substitute for Degree for Licensed Registered Nurse.
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.
Clinical Research Coordinator 2, Non-Licensed
Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications.
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 2, Licensed
Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or certifications. Nursing Diploma may substitute for Degree for Licensed Registered Nurse.
At least one year of clinical research experience.
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
The position will remain open until filled. This is a benefitted position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position.
To Apply:
Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0070289. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
A CV/Resume
A Cover Letter is optional
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 SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiter, 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/.
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