Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
About The Position
The primary role of the Clinical Research Coordinator is the organization and implementation of a research study. The research coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits amd follow-up and medical chart follow-up, biospecimen collection, biospecimen processing, and regulatory management. This position involves working directly with several Investigators to develop a biobank of blood specimen from participants in early pregnancy. The position involves abstracting information from medical records of pregnancy outcomes.
Requirements
- Highly motivated individual who can both collaborate as a team member and work independently on data collection and abstraction.
- Interested in learning about early pregnancy and reproductive endocrinology.
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medical records and REDCap is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and conduct clinical studies, includes; subject recruitment, informed consent, chart maintenance and data entry
- Coordinate IRB submissions and renewals in accordance with FDA and IRB guidelines
- Assure compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements includes: collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentations.
- Oversee study preparation and blood sample processing and analysis
- Database management and analysis
- Ordering and stocking supplies, maintaining equipment
- Educate patients and family members
- Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, included possessing an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical studies and human subject protection
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn and potentially other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time)
- Long-Term Care Insurance partnership with Genworth Financial
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and 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
- Adoption Assistance reimbursement for qualified expenses related to legal adoption
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
