Clinical Research Coordinator
About The Position
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, in coordination with the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I), is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement day-to-day operations for innovative research projects related to cancer control and care. The Coordinator will join an interdisciplinary team of research staff and analysts working to test and evaluate innovative strategies to increase the impact of cancer care delivery. The Coordinator will conduct administrative, regulatory, and research-related activities for complex pragmatic trials and mixed-methods projects with oversight from the Principal Investigator and Associate Director. Assists in the management of clinical trials under direct supervision by coordinating patient screening, enrollment, and data collection. Supports IRB submissions and helps prepare manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations. Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to address study needs, implement approved changes, and monitor outcomes. Contributes to investigator-initiated, multi-center, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Research experience in a clinical or academic setting
Responsibilities
- Develop project documentation, including portions of project plans, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and other regulatory documents.
- Update regulatory databases.
- Execute research project activities by initiating study procedures; conducting and overseeing recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up procedures for study participants; and coordinating primary data collection and preparation.
- Conduct qualitative interviews with study participants, coordinate participant payments, and update research databases.
- Assist with qualitative research analyses by coding interview transcripts, creating codebooks, and summarizing information in case reports.
- Assist with manuscript preparation and results dissemination.
- Conduct literature reviews and assist with drafting portions of manuscripts and presentations as needed.
- Coordinate meetings and track project tasks and deliverables.
- Maintain decision logs and meeting notes.
- 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
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time)
- 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 (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
- 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
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
