Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neurology)

University of Pennsylvania

3d•$47,313 - $58,059•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator A/B is responsible for oversight, execution, and regulatory compliance of human subject research carried out in the Epilepsy Division of the Neurology Department. Our clinical research projects explore investigational treatments and diagnostic tools relating to the care of patients with Epilepsy.

Requirements

Detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience (CRC A).
Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of clinical research or similar experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (CRC B).
Prior experience working with IRB submissions.

Responsibilities

Recruit and screen patients as outlined in research protocols.
Coordinate all research visit activities for assigned projects (including processing and shipping blood and urine samples, performing ECGs, entering data, responding to queries, etc.).
Assist in the maintenance of research records in compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations.
Interact with internal and external clinicians to facilitate the recruitment of appropriate new patients for research projects.
Manage study regulatory binders, updating documents and trackers.
Assist with IRB submissions.
Assist in the training of new personnel in the division.
Report (internally and externally) updates on the progress of individual research projects.
Submit continuing reviews, modifications, deviations, and adverse events to the IRB (CRC B only).
Create source documentation and phone scripts (CRC B only).
Assist with study invoicing (CRC B only).
Lead trainings and provide guidance/direction to junior staff, especially student research assistants (CRC B only).
Coordinate supply management (CRC B only).
Ensure experimental drug and device use records (accountability) (CRC B only).
Assist in study startup/closeout procedures (CRC B only).
Find creative solutions for various logistical problems to protocol implementation and recruitment (CRC B only).
Review new protocols with the project manager for feasibility (CRC B only).
Use more independent judgment and problem solving related to study visits and activities (CRC B only).

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
Tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Generous retirement benefits.
A wide variety of professional development opportunities.
Supportive work and family benefits.
A 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.
Eligibility for tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options.
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work.
Long-Term Care Insurance (optional, with potential underwriting requirements for family members).
Wellness and Work-life Resources.
Professional and Personal Development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities.
Discounts and special services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks).
Flexible Work Hours.
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees).
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses).