Clinical Research Coordinator A
About The Position
The Division of Gastroenterology Research Team is seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to play a vital role in advancing our clinical trials program. As an essential member of our research team, the CRC will be instrumental in coordinating clinical trials and collecting and processing specimens across our clinical trials. This full-time position encompasses a range of responsibilities including the recruitment, scheduling, and retention of participants in retrospective/prospective observational data collection projects, investigator-initiated studies, and bio-specimen collection studies. Reporting directly to the Research Nurse Manager and working closely with Physician Investigators (PIs), the CRC will manage all facets of clinical trial coordination. This includes meticulous subject recruitment, detailed data entry, coordinating subject visits and follow-ups, as well as managing regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with all policies of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, FDA, GCP, and other regulatory bodies. We are looking for a team member who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our research and the success of our program.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting with study start-up activities (e.g., preparing protocols, consent forms, and SOPs).
- Familiarity with IRB submissions and human subjects' protection regulations.
- Proficiency in data tools like REDCap and Excel.
- Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external collaborator
Responsibilities
- Managing day-to-day study activities, including subject recruitment, screening, enrollment, and conducting study visits.
- Preparing and maintaining essential study documentation such as protocols, informed consent forms, and IRB submissions to ensure adherence to federal and institutional guidelines.
- Overseeing the construction of databases and case report forms (CRFs), as well as performing data entry, cleaning, and quality control for interim analyses.
- Serving as a primary liaison between investigators, internal study teams, and external collaborators to track project milestones and timelines.
- While typically working under moderate supervision, they may provide limited guidance/training orientation or task coordination to research coordinator.
Benefits
- 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
- 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, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
- 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
