Clinical Research Coordinator Trainee, Kinesiology Sports Medicine, Curry School of Education a...

Job location: Charlottesville, VA

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-07-28
Req: R0017077
The Curry School of Education and Human Development Kinesiology-Exercise and Sport Injury Laboratory at the University of Virginia are seeking applicants for a Clinical Research Coordinator Trainee. The incumbent will learn and assist with a variety of clinical activities related to the Exercise and Sport Injury Laboratory with an emphasis on sport-related concussion. The Clinical Research Coordinator Trainee will assist with study organization and coordination, data collection, administration of clinical measures, document preparation, record keeping, materials preparation, and review of prospective research participants. Clinical Research Coordinator Trainees perform work at the task level under close supervision.

Clinical Trials Support (Training):

• Follow training plan established by supervisor to become knowledgeable and experienced in full range of clinical research responsibilities. CRC Trainee is provided ample instruction and guidelines (training plan) to gain the knowledge and ability to perform general CRC duties. Observe other clinical research staff as part of training plan.
• Assist PI with conducting full range of clinical trial activities in compliance with state, federal and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist in creation and design of marketing materials, including advertising, designing, posting fliers, and preparing intranet-based trial notices.
• Recruit and screen potential participants according to study specific patient recruitment plans.
• Assist in obtaining informed consent from study subjects, and enroll study subjects into appropriate clinical trial.
• Independently schedule appropriate appointments, procedures, and tests. Perform study-required subject assessments (i.e., height, weight, neurocognitive, balance) within the scope of documented training.
• Assists with data collection and scoring
• Become proficient in the explanation and use of lab devices and protocols used in the clinical trial.
• Follow patients to assist with identification of adverse events and review protocol and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Assist PI with study visits; assisting with data collection, study procedures, recording and entering data.

Communication and Study Information Management:

• Provide timely and accurate preparation, organization and maintenance on all pertinent regulatory and financial documents associated with each clinical trial as required of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).

• Maintain the necessary paperwork involved with each research study for patients enrolled in clinical trials.

• Prepare study status reports as required.

• Assist in coordination of written communication to study subjects and/or sponsors.

• Assist with the coordination of clinical trials to include collecting, completing, and maintaining regulatory documents for clinical trials.

• Assist in the maintenance of study finances, tracking invoices for reimbursement of protocol funds; tasked with reconciling payments from study sponsors with invoice requests.

• Notify PI of subject status, and assist others in conveying comprehensive study information to PI and study sponsor as appropriate.

General Administration:

• Maintain knowledge of current GCPs and Federal regulation in the conduct of clinical trials.
• Participate in investigator and coordinator training meetings.
• Maintain appropriate current and long-term storage of documents.
• Participate in site visits and audits, as may be required, in connection with clinical research trials.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Non-licensed trainees require a Bachelor's degree, and licensed trainees require at least an Associate's degree with an appropriate health-related licensure.

Experience: CPR Training is preferred.

Licensure: Health Care License is required. Board Certified Athletic Training (ATC) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently and accurately and with attention to detail is required. Ability to maintain confidentiality is required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as good judgement for data scoring is required. Knowledge of federal and state regulations on clinical trials is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology associated with diseases/conditions under study and GCP for research is preferred. Knowledge of human subject research ethics is preferred.

Computer Applications: Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access is preferred.

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,000-$50,000 (commensurate with qualifications) with .

This is a restricted 1 year term limited position. Continuation is contingent on the availability of funding, satisfactory performance, and need for the position.

Application:

For questions about this position or the application process please contact , Academic Recruiter. This position will remain open until filled.

Please apply through , and search for ‘'Clinical Research Coordinator Trainee, Kinesiology Sports Medicine, Curry School of Education and Human Development". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter (addressed to Jacob Resch) and CV/resume all into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field, alternatively they can be merged and submitted as one document. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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