West Virginia University · 1 day ago
(Hybrid) Clinical Research Specialist - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWest Virginia University is home to the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, which focuses on innovative solutions for brain health. The Clinical Research Specialist will coordinate and implement operational tasks related to neuromodulation brain therapeutics, supporting the research activities of the institute.
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Responsibilities
Protocol Compliance: Facilitate compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical research practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse populations
Clinical Trials Related Communication: Utilizes multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials
Intermed 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 validates 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 a diverse patient population
Ethical Issues: Demonstrates leadership in ensuring adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an allied health discipline or related field
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following: Working in a clinical setting and/or experience working in clinical research
Knowledge of clinical trials research
Effective communication both verbally and in writing
Skill in providing customer and personal services
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to co-workers, patients and groups
Excellent problem-solving skills
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)
Benefits
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 benefits
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.
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Company
West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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