The Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) in the WVU Cancer Institute at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Data Coordinator.

About the Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide the Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU) research team with high level support related to the collection and reporting of study-related clinical data. As a (Hybrid) Data Coordinator, you will be responsible for the time sensitive gathering, recording, and dissemination of treatment-related information for regular reporting and monitoring by the research team and study sponsors. You will perform various duties under the direction of Managerial or Specialist/Lead positions, such as record and assess data, or design, build and modify constructs in support of basic science administrative, project and program objectives.

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:

• Identify and verify appropriate clinical source documentation for data reporting.
• Coordinate data collection with the clinical research team to facilitate efficient and accurate data reporting and regulatory documentation.
• Gather and extract patient clinical data for entry into later phase industry and federal (i.e. NCI, Cooperative groups) sponsor-supplied case report forms to measure overall study progress and regulatory documentation compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of case report for review by study sponsor and perform data integrity reviews of entered data prior to collection and analysis.
• Maintain individual research subject records by obtaining copies of medical records, lab reports, treatment schedules, and other vital protocol-related information.
• Update clinical records for review while subjects remain on study.
• Correct and revise data as appropriate.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of patient/protocol information.
• Manage backup and data archives (files).
• Provide data for audit by outside agencies.
• Assist in the regulatory aspects of protocol, which may include regulatory document preparation, IRB application preparation, adverse event reporting, and IRB communications.
• Abstract data for clinical research needs.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Maintain knowledge of professional principles, legal and/or reporting requirements affecting clinical data research and management and adheres to industry and government standards.
• Assist and/or follow direction of the Director for professional development and to determine course of customer service.

• Bachelor's degree in allied healthcare, biology, computer science, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a research data manager.
• Skilled at effective data collection and creating effective customized reports.
• Effective time management skills at meeting deadlines.
• Skilled at using mathematics to solve problems.
• Skilled at identifying and verifying appropriate clinical source documentation for data reporting.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects of protocol management.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Maintains skills in, or knowledge of, professional principles, legal including federal and/or international reporting requirements affecting area of responsibility.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Clear understanding of medical terminology and ability to define symptomatology and diagnosis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research certification such as CCRP, CCRA, CCDM, etc. from accredited organizations such as SOCRA, ACRP and SCDM.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC's mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value 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.