Clinical Research Coordinator A/B
About The Position
The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center supports neurogenetics investigators and clinical research professionals conducting investigator-initiated studies and complex industry-sponsored, first-in-human gene therapy trials for neurological diseases. The Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates assigned clinical studies throughout their lifecycle, including startup, conduct, and closeout. The role may involve research activities at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and/or Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Communication with patients and staff outside office hours may be required. Hours are flexible and may include evenings or weekends as necessary. The position is contingent upon continued funding.
Requirements
- CRC A: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CRC B: Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Detail-oriented and highly motivated.
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff outside office hours when required.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand assigned protocols, study procedures, and timelines to ensure research activities comply with protocols, SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate review of new study agreements and contracts.
- Assist with developing study materials, including informed consent documents, case report forms, and study logs.
- Recruit and enroll participants, coordinate study visits, and serve as liaison among participants, the PI, study team members, and external Sponsor/CRO teams.
- Collect study data, complete source documents, and collect, process, and ship biological samples.
- Enter data into electronic databases in accordance with source documents and respond promptly to data clarification requests.
- Maintain study files, including patient binders, investigator site files, and trial master files, as required.
- Lead or contribute to regulatory submissions and resolution of stipulations.
- Coordinate and attend Investigator Meetings, Site Selection visits, routine monitoring visits, and study closeout visits.
- Work with the study PI and PNTC management team to identify problems, implement approved solutions, and monitor results, as applicable.
- For the CRC B level, perform duties more autonomously and with less supervision, and train less experienced research team members in their assigned duties.
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, including dependent-child assistance at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans with investment options 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 and recreational activities.
- Employee discounts and special services, including discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home-ownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption expense reimbursement for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
