Clinical Research Coordinator B

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center is recruiting two full-time, experienced Clinical Research Coordinators to join its multidisciplinary team. The research coordinators will have responsibilities that span across two areas: 1) driving the implementation of a study to understand the impact of medical marijuana on quality of life for patients with advanced cancer and 2) supporting Dr. Gary Weissman’s team, the Clinical Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (CAIML) Lab. The CAIML Lab seeks to translate innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods into bedside clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) that alleviate uncertainty in critical clinical decisions. Projects within the CAIML Lab include (i) a study involving the use of a CDSS for older adults in primary care clinics to promote diagnostic excellence, and (ii) a study investigating the preferences and tradeoffs among primary care patients and clinicians associated with AI electronic consultations. The Clinical Research Coordinators will be responsible for day-to-day study coordination and operations of the medical marijuana study. Duties will include: screening medical records to identify eligible patients; recruiting patients virtually and in the outpatient clinic; deploying weekly surveys and assessments to patients; maintaining study databases; and monitoring fidelity to the study protocol. The coordinators will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. The Clinical Research Coordinators will meet regularly with the broader study team, including the PI, Dr. Scott Halpern, to report on subject accruals and progress towards study milestones as well as troubleshoot any issues that arise during the conduct of the study. The Clinical Research Coordinators will also be responsible for supporting the CAIML Lab research portfolio. Duties will include screening medical records to identify eligible participants, recruiting eligible participants to studies virtually and in-person, administering study instruments (including the AI CDSSs) to participants, assisting in maintaining regulatory compliance, and assisting in study analysis and dissemination including manuscript preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Qualified applicants must be comfortable working in diverse medical settings, be able to work independently, have excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with patients with serious illnesses.
Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
Ideal candidates will have an attention to detail, the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.
Previous research experience.

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of the study conduct and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
Verifying patient eligibility for the study via medical chart reviews
Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
Deploying electronic surveys to collect data
Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) and Qualtrics
Preparing study reports and Institutional Review Board documentation
Liaising with key stakeholders, including communication with study Sponsors and attending study team meetings
Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance
Assisting the deployment of AI-based clinical support tools and systems

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.