Clinical Research Coordinator A/B

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

3d•$47,313 - $53,418•Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist in the coordination of multiple research projects, which may include clinical trials and observational studies focused on lung transplantation. Tasks include but are not limited to screening of patients, obtaining informed consent, collection, processing and storage of biological samples, and collection and entry of patient reported data and clinical information from medical record review. The CRC will assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and will be responsible for the organization of study documentation. The CRC will also work closely with the research team to accomplish study goals, identify problems and develop solutions.

Requirements

Effective problem solving abilities
Effective communication and writing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Flexible and able to multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations
Highly reliable and good work ethic required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients both in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting
Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required (CRC A)
2-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required (CRC B)

Nice To Haves

Regulatory experience preferred (CRC B)

Responsibilities

Screening, recruiting, and consenting patients according to protocol
Scheduling and conducting patient study visits
Collecting study data, completing case report forms, entering data into study databases and resolving data entry errors/queries
Assisting with regulatory submissions
Communicating with study team members
Organizing and maintaining all documentation
Collecting and processing study specimens
Participating in reoccurring study team meetings
Showing vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity
Adhering to all University of Pennsylvania and GCP guidelines
Establish workflows, pathways, and methods to operationalize protocols (CRC-B)
Regularly prepare, draft, and submit regulatory correspondences (CRC-B)
Mentor/train less experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when required (CRC-B)
Use more independent judgment when managing assigned research studies (CRC-B)

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits
Tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
Wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
Pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
Free or discounted admission and memberships to University arts and cultural centers and museums
Savings on goods and services such as new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme park admission
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
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)