Clinical Research Coordinator B/C

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Group, this position will coordinate clinical research consisting of projects in HIV, COVID19, and other Infectious Diseases. The person will support Infectious Disease Investigators in clinical research ranging from observational trials to investigational product trials, including both investigator-initiated and industry-initiated trials. Work requires on-site presence and interaction with research subjects across Penn Campus. Research coordinator work includes study implementation, community outreach, document development, regulatory work, subject recruitment and enrollment, study visits and regulatory compliance in one or more studies across Penn Campus

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
High reliable and good work ethic required.
Clinical Research Coordinator B: Bachelor’s degree required and 2-3 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Clinical Research Coordinator C: Bachelor’s degree required and 4-6 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy and regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participating in site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits, audits, and close-out visits.
Assisting in the development/maintenance of study specific case report forms and source document tools.
Developing study specific source documents and trackers
Preparing and submitting regulatory packages
Corresponding with sponsor & regulatory review boards
Assisting with study start up activities
Screening, recruiting, and consenting patients according to protocol.
Scheduling patient study visits and any necessary testing.
Conducting patient study visits according to protocol (depending on study and visit, this could include questionnaires, documenting reported medical history and side effects, collecting vitals, drawing blood, etc.)
Monitoring and ensuring patients adherence to protocol requirements.
Collecting study data, completing case report forms, and resolving data entry errors/queries
Communicating with study team members.
Organizing and maintaining all documentation required by the Investigator, sponsor or CRO (i.e. source documents, case report forms, and research charts).
Processing and shipping study specimens including blood and urine.
Participating in reoccurring study team meetings and ongoing protocol training.
Showing vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity.
Adhering to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA, and GCP guidelines.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.