Clinical Research Coordinator, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to support primary research projects essential for student graduation. This role is pivotal in guiding medical students through their research journeys, from hypothesis development to project approval.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with students and mentors to develop novel research hypotheses.
Assess the feasibility of projects in partnership with Carilion Clinic.
Provide initial training and ongoing support to medical students, balancing their academic and research commitments.
Assist in the approval process for research projects.
Clearly communicate expectations and tasks to students.
Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure progress and address any concerns.
Encourage open communication between students and their mentors to foster a supportive research environment.
Build and maintain strong relationships with students, offering compassion and understanding for their diverse responsibilities.
Offer supervision and guidance to a clinical research assistant.

Career ladder opportunities are available based on experience, certification, and education.

Candidates Should Possess the Following Qualities:
Detail oriented
Organized
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Able to balance multiple priorities
Motivated by challenges
Compassionate towards patients and their families/caregivers

What We Require:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a related field required. Three (3) years experience in clinical research may be substituted for education.

Experience: 1 year in healthcare or research preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration:

IATA required with hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent computer skills; strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment. Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired. Strong organization and communication skills required. Able to work with multiple interruptions and to perform multiple tasks at any given time.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.