Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (OBGYN - Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center)
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator organizes, coordinates, and implements research studies for the Penn Pregnancy & Perinatal Research Center. The role is responsible for study coordination, including participant recruitment, data entry and management, biospecimen collection, participant visits and follow-up, and regulatory documentation. The position is contingent upon continued funding. The Clinical Research Coordinator A performs study eligibility screening and consent across multiple studies; works with the clinical team to support positive participant encounters; provides protocol-required clinical services, including phlebotomy and biospecimen collection; handles participant calls and protocol-required telephone follow-up; maintains study data, source documents, case report forms, and individual patient records; responds to database queries and chart reviews; and works with community partners to support recruitment and retention. In addition to the A responsibilities, the Clinical Research Coordinator B coordinates participant visit schedules with study investigators and nurse practitioners, ensures that required tests and assessments are completed at each visit, reports adverse events and ensures investigator review and appropriate follow-up, and prepares detailed documentation of study activities. The candidate should be motivated and articulate, communicate effectively in writing and orally, work independently and collaboratively, and have strong planning, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities. Both levels require a bachelor's degree and the specified related experience in research and clinical study methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to work flexible hours.
Requirements
- CRC A: Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CRC B: Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong planning, organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Screen patients in detail for eligibility across multiple studies.
- Obtain consent from patients enrolling in multiple studies.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to support a positive participant encounter.
- Provide clinical services, including phlebotomy, and obtain protocol-required biospecimens.
- Intercept and respond to study participant phone calls and conduct telephone follow-up according to study protocols.
- Collect and manage data according to study protocols; maintain source documents, case report forms, and individual patient records.
- Collect and report timely, valid, and accurate data; maintain study compliance and integrity in collaboration with the nurse coordinator, investigators, and patients.
- Respond to database queries and conduct chart reviews as necessary.
- Coordinate with community partners as needed to encourage recruitment and retention.
- For CRC B, coordinate study participant visit scheduling with investigators and nurse practitioners according to protocol.
- For CRC B, ensure tests and assessments are performed at each visit, report adverse events, and ensure investigator review and appropriate follow-up.
- For CRC B, prepare detailed documentation of study activities.
- Perform 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.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn; dependent children may also receive assistance at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational activities.
- Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees purchasing a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees, up to two adoptions per household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
