Clinical Research Specialist

The Center for Leading Edge Addiction Research at the University of Virginia is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to work on human clinical research trials. This individual will work closely with the Clinical Research Manager and the entire study team and receive on-the-job training to learn the role of Clinical Research Specialist, helping with different aspects of the research protocols. The Clinical Research Specialist will work under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Manager and will be assigned clinical research duties as deemed appropriate by the designated supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Clinical Research Manager and/or Principal Investigator to learn the full scope of clinical research duties.

• With the mentorship of the CRM and/or PI, learn how to read and follow a clinical trial protocol as it is written.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of patient safety in clinical research and identify the components of a clinical trial protocol that are employed to protect patient safety.

• Engage in any of the following study conduct activities:

  • Screen and identify eligible participants

  • Obtain and document informed consent

  • Perform ECG, vital signs, phlebotomy, pregnancy and other urine-based testing.

  • Manage ongoing study organization activities which may include scheduling study visits, maintaining accurate research study data, processing subject study payments, and research visit coordination

  • Collect and enter study data in a timely fashion, and maintain corresponding documentation

  • Collect, process, store, and ship study specimens

  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of existing study documentation such as: study visit schedules, study drug diaries, monitoring and or training logs, equipment records or study communications.

• Become familiar with the various electronic platforms utilized for data capture and data retention.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned based on project needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

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 job will also require remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time, frequent movement and positioning, and moving/transporting items weighing up to 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Anticipated Hiring Range is commensurate with education and experience. This is Non-Exempt level, benefited position. 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 R0069581. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume

• Cover letter

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 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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