Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Cancer

Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Research is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday - Friday located in Fairfax, VA. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 implements research studies and ensures research and human subject protection within Inova from site selection to study closure. Coordinates financial aspects of study implementation and management from protocol feasibility through study closure. Develops a basic level of understanding of study coordination and the ability to perform a variety of tasks under direct supervision. Participates in several different types of clinical studies (investigational products, study phases, therapeutic areas and indications). Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement:  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support:  offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance:  offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules. Clinical Research Coordinator 1 Responsibilities: Identifies and explains key protocol elements and performs study tasks under direct supervision. Explains basic elements of subject safety including the reasoning behind the required use of an Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee, study activity documentation, and event reporting requirements. Demonstrates subject protection under direct supervision. Explains the investigational products development process and identify key regulations to control these processes. Explains and performs study operational activities in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and non-GCP related study management activities. Explains how to document data according to ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles. Explains the importance of professional conduct and describe leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site. Explains the variety of communication channels, roles and relationship and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research. May perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate degree (or relevant experience in lieu of degree) Experience: 2 years of patient care experience or 1 year clinical research experience with a Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications: At least two (2) years of experience performing one or more of the following clinical research activities: Collecting, processing, and handling blood specimens. Conducting informed consent discussions and enrolling participants in clinical research studies. Developing, implementing, and/or evaluating clinical research protocols and operational workflows. Screening potential participants for study eligibility and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, healthcare providers, research coordinators, and other research staff. Collecting research data and validating its accuracy against source documentation. Experience conducting community-based research or providing healthcare services to diverse populations in community settings is highly desirable. This position involves recruiting and enrolling research participants in both hospital-based clinics and community settings, including health fairs, screening events, and mobile screening units. Familiarity with the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. Familiarity with REDCap or other electronic data capture (EDC) systems.