Clinical Research Assistant B

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision will assist research staff with a variety of tasks to support ongoing clinical research studies.

Requirements

High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Effective problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and writing skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

Provides general support for clinical trials coordinated within the unit
Supports and interacts with clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and clinical research nurse (CRNs)
Assists in identifying routine potential problems and communicates with appropriate member of the research team
Attends study related meetings and conferences calls
Assists Investigators with publications and presentations
Assists in obtaining appropriate signatures for regulatory forms
Assists in the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring and close-out visits with sponsors and/or clinical research organization; includes clerical support, copying, gathering information
Organizes and maintains documentation, case report forms and study binders required by sponsor or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) as directed by Supervisor, CRN, or CRC
Obtains records required to complete case report forms
Assist study teams with data entry and data query resolution
Assists in preparation and submission of regulatory documents (including continuing review, amendments, and adverse event reporting) to the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board; includes making copies per IRB requirements and delivery of documents to the IRB
Maintains telephone follow-up with all study patients as dictated by protocol in a timely manner
Reports and maintains documentation of all follow-up calls in source documents/database as designated in the protocol
Assists in email and other clerical duties as requested by CRC, CRN, or Supervisor
Screens for potential patients for research studies and collaborates and confers with PI, clinical research nurse or clinical research coordinator for final approval of the potential patient as a candidate for the study
Prepare study related research lab kits
Coordinate research specimen collection and delivery
Processes and ships blood, urine, and serum specimens for clinical trials
Assists in hospital and campus pick-ups and deliveries
Assists in resolving regulatory related queries with, IRB, CRO and sponsors
Perform additional duties as needed/assigned

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.