Clinical Research Coordinator
About The Position
The Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania is a world leader in developing and conducting innovative clinical trials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The Translational Center of Excellence for Thoracic Oncology Precision Program (TCE-TOPP) aims to establish the Abramson Cancer Center as a global leader in biomarker-based precision medicine for lung cancer. By providing a centralized structure for managing and supporting biomarker-driven clinical trials, the TCE-TOPP will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerate scientific discoveries, and contribute to advancements in precision medicine. The TCE-TOPP seeks a full-time position for a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate and implement biomarker-driven clinical trials involving various sponsors. Experience screening and consenting patients is required. Prior experience with REDCap is required. Knowledge of thoracic malignancies is a plus. Prior experience with abstraction of medical data from EPIC (Penn Chart) is highly valued. Venipuncture experience is valued but not required. Strong interpersonal skills like empathy, communication, and patience are desirable. This individual must be organized and be able to work with limited supervision. Position is contingent on continued funding.
Requirements
- Experience screening and consenting patients is required.
- Prior experience with REDCap is required.
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of thoracic malignancies is a plus.
- Prior experience with abstraction of medical data from EPIC (Penn Chart) is highly valued.
- Venipuncture experience is valued but not required.
- Strong interpersonal skills like empathy, communication, and patience are desirable.
- This individual must be organized and be able to work with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement patient recruitment into studies (decide on which strategies are best, review medical records of upcoming new and return patient clinic visits, reach out to potential referring physicians, approach potential subjects in clinic or contact them by phone).
- Participate in clinic to explain a trial and conduct informed consent with the patient and family.
- Coordinate visits, lab blood draws and tissue acquisition.
- Coordinate and implement biomarker-driven clinical trials and registries.
- Complete relevant training in the conduct of research studies involving human subjects, processing and shipping biospecimens.
- Organize and assist in the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring, internal and external auditing, and study close-out visits.
- Interface with regulatory authorities, sponsors and cooperative groups.
- Abstract data from electronic medical records., accurately and efficiently enter data into spreadsheets, REDCap and sponsor databases
- Organize and maintain electronic case report forms and other documentation.
- Update/maintain study record in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) in real-time.
- Complete case report forms within 5 business days of subject visits and resolve data queries within 10 days of issuance.
- Participate in sponsor meetings.
- Coordinate and participate in core study team, disease-site group and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings.
- Provide regular study and enrollment updates to the research team.
- Attend all project meetings, weekly Tumor Board conferences, weekly Airway Research Huddle and bi-weekly Airway Portfolio Research meetings where potential subjects for research studies are discussed.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- tuition assistance here at Penn for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- generous retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- professional and personal development resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
- discounts on 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
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- reimbursement for eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
