Clinical Research Assistant B

University of Pennsylvania

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Assistant B directs the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. This role may involve evaluating and analyzing clinical data. The assistant is responsible for aiding with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within a specific division. They work directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Key tasks include performing screening visits, consenting participants, processing and shipping laboratory samples, entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas. Additionally, the position requires scheduling subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as dictated by study protocols, performing specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and conducting electrocardiograms. The assistant will also assess the eligibility of potential subjects through methods like screening interviews, medical record reviews, or discussions with physicians and nurses, prepare study-related documentation (e.g., protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, progress reports), and inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and expected outcomes.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives.
May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
Assist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within a specific division.
Work directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff.
Perform screening visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs, entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas.
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn, and for dependent children at other institutions.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness/injury recovery, family time).
Long-term care insurance in partnership with Genworth Financial for faculty and staff (and eligible family members).
Wide variety of programs and resources to help balance work and personal life (Wellness and Work-life Resources).
Array of resources for professional and personal development.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, Penn Museum, Annenberg Center, Penn Relays).
Discounts and special services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks).
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia (Penn Home Ownership Services).
Reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, for up to two adoptions (Adoption Assistance).