"(Hybrid) Clinical Research Specialist - Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Southern West Virginia)"

Description

The Clinical and Translational Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Clinical Research Specialist located in Southern West Virginia.

About the Opportunity

Participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of research and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of Phase II/III/IV clinical trials research conducted by investigators within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) CARE for HealthTM initiative, which is a pilot to test the feasibility of a network to embed clinical research in primary care settings. Performs a variety of independent and collaborative duties involved in clinical trial coordination and implementation, organization, oversight, documentation, tracking, data abstraction and collection and compilation of clinical research data under the direction of the West Virginia Clinical & Translational Science Institute Center of Excellence (WV CTSI COE). The position will be located in Southern West Virginia and the incumbent will be required to travel to primary care facilities and work on-site at those facilities to complete specific duties and responsibilities.

This position provides program, as well as direct internal and external client support services. Responds to inquiries and resolves matters of moderate to high complexity. Responsibilities require theoretical and practical knowledge, judgement, resourcefulness and originality. Diverse guides and precedents are usually available to apply or adapt to the circumstances. Work effort has considerable impact on client services, program and project image with potential legal liabilities.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefit
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Protocol Compliance: Facilitates compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical research practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Clinical Trials-Related Communication: Utilizes multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials.
• Informed Consent Process: Demonstrates leadership in ensuring patient comprehension and safety during initial and ongoing clinical trial informed consent discussions.
• Management of Clinical Trial Patients: Involves a variety of resources and strategies to manage the care of patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocol procedures, assessments, and reporting requirements as well as management of symptoms.
• Documentation: Provides leadership to the research team in ensuring collection of source data and completion of documentation that validate the integrity of the conduct of the clinical trial.
• Patient Recruitment: Utilizes a variety of strategies to enhance recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient populations.
• Ethical Issues: Demonstrates leadership in ensuring adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials in order to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.
• Financial Implications: Identifies the financial variables that affect research and supports good financial stewardship in clinical trials.
• Professional Development: Takes responsibility for identifying his or her ongoing professional development needs and seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as through membership in nursing, disease specialized (i.e. oncology nursing society), or research organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an allied health discipline, or related medical field and/or RN degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following: Working in a clinical setting and/or experience working in clinical research
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in critical care or specialized nursing unit

Requirements

• Within two (2) years of employment, incumbent must obtain certification as a Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).
• If applicable, valid RN license from the State of West Virginia
• Valid driver's license
• This position may require Medical Monitoring, including periodic health monitoring and/or training.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. [Additional details as in text.]