Clinical Research Assistant

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to support building a lung transplant database and biobanking. Under the direction of Dr. Crespo and the investigative team, and following training, the candidate will be required to perform duties related to gathering patient and donor data from Epic and UNOS into the database. Should be able to navigate the Penn chart to gather data and consent patients. Also, the candidate will interact directly with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consent, administering research questionnaires, processing (blood, BAL, pathology tissue) samples from the recipient and donor, interpreting the electronic medical record and recording specific elements into an electronic database, and managing, cleaning, and displaying data. The candidate should have some prior coursework or experience in biology or a related field. Other necessary skills include the ability to communicate effectively, work as a team member, display organizational efficiency, and adapt to new processes as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect patients' and donors' data and consent participants into the study for the database and biobank
• Clinical data extraction, entry, and cleaning
• Coordinate study activities according to protocol while adhering to all University guidelines and good clinical practices. Collect samples/phlebotomy.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including IRB initial submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews. Address questions/concerns raised by the IRB
• Order lab supplies, ship samples, and maintain open communication with study collaborators
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned