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Description The WVU Cancer Institute's Clinical Research Unit at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Clinical Research Specialist. About the Opportunity As a (Hybrid) Clinical Research Specialist, you will participate in the development, coordination, and implementation of research and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of clinical trials research conducted by WVU Cancer Institute faculty at West Virginia University Cancer Institute. You will perform a variety of independent and collaborative duties involved in Phase I - IV clinical trial coordination and implementation, organization, oversight, documentation, tracking, data abstraction and collection and compilation of clinical research data. You may also assist on other studies, as needed. This position reports to the Director, WVUCI Clinical Research Unit. At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs: 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) PTO 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC) A range of health insurance and other benefits Dependent Education Scholarship WVU Perks And More!! 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, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. West Virginia University Research Corporation values diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.