Clinical Research Coordinator A
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator A (CRC-A) will assist with several ongoing studies. The CRC-A will work closely with other study personnel in the University of Pennsylvania’s IBD-Immunology Initiative (I3) study, a prospective clinically annotated biobank, and its related studies. Duties related to the I3 and/or related studies will include patient enrollment and follow-up; assistance with IRB documents; coordination of collaborative studies utilizing the biobank; database management; coordination with study personnel; tissue procurement and processing. Other general duties include attending study related meetings; assisting with the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsors and/or clinical research organizations; maintenance of appropriate study documentation, case report forms and study binders; assistance in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents (including those to the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board); maintenance of telephone and/or email and/or mail follow-up with all study patients as directed by protocol and in a timely manner; assistance with mailings and other clerical duties; assistance in screening of potential patients for research studies and collaboration; scheduling appropriate clinical research study patient appointments; processing and shipping blood, stool and/or tissue specimens for clinical trials; assisting in resolving regulatory related queries; performance of blood draws or other measurements and testing. Position contingent upon funding.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Effective problem solving abilities, effective communication and writing skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team, and detail oriented.
- Candidate must be organized and able to prioritize.
- Candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as a team, creatively problem solve and multi-task.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of MS Office application skills including word and Excel preferred.
- Knowledge of RedCap and/or statistical software (STATA, SAS, SPSS, R) is a plus.
- Experience/training with blood draws is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prescreening of patients to assess enrollment criteria
- Assist conducting study visits and procedures such as consent, documentation, tissue collection and processing biological specimens
- Maintain research charts and binders
- Perform general administrative duties to support study team
- Data entry and database management for study participants
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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
- Flexible work options
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
