Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology

Inova Schar Cancer Research is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology to join our team in Fairfax, VA. This full-time, day-shift role operates Monday through Friday.

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 - Oncology 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 understanding of study coordination and performs a variety of tasks under direct supervision. Participates in several types of clinical studies, including investigational products, study phases, therapeutic areas, and indications.

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 identifies 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 describes leadership principles that impact the effective operation of an investigative site.
• Explains the variety of communication channels, roles, relationships, and outlets for study results that impact the conduct of clinical research.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of patient care experience or 1 year of clinical research experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Experience leading informed consent discussions and enrolling participants in clinical research studies.
• Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating clinical research protocols and operational workflows.
• Experience screening patients for research study eligibility and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, healthcare providers, research coordinators, and other research staff.
• Experience collecting, managing, and verifying research data for accuracy against source documentation.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members deliver world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. We are a national leader in healthcare safety, quality, and patient experience, supporting our team members through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per year for team members, their spouses/partners, and children, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.