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Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the Clinical Research Coordinator is the organization and implementation of a research study. The research coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits and medical chart follow-up, biospecimen collection across multiple locations across the health system, biospecimen processing, and regulatory management. This position involves working directly with several Investigators to manage and run several different studies. The tasks involved in these studies include recruitment of study participants including finding eligible participants through medical records or scheduled patient visits, conducting informed consent discussions, collecting and processing placentas from study participants, assisting with participant visits: including blood draws and exams, as well as submitting modifications and continuing reviews to the IRB. The position involves abstracting information from medical records and data entry. This study will involve a collaboration with other medical and fertility centers and investigators at CHOP.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Research Coordinator A:

• Assist in the implementation of study protocol. Perform required research activities per protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Assist in planning and implementation of patient recruitment into studies and screen, recruit and retain potential study participants.
• Assist with IRB communications, including initial submissions, modifications.
• Collect and report timely, valid, accurate data. Assist with the maintenance of clinical trial databases using REDCap functionality. Maintain subject files and regulatory files per GCP.
• Utilize Electronic Medical records to collect data to and complete data entry.
• Collect and process biospecimens (included performing venipuncture). Assist with biospecimen tracking and management.
• Assist investigators with intellectual and quality improvement tasks as needed (including literature reviews, contributions to manuscripts, etc).
• Interface with the study investigator. Attend weekly meetings with the study team and study investigator. Organize and participate in site visits, both initiation and otherwise. Prepare and host both internal and external auditing and monitoring activities.

Clinical Research Coordinator B:

The CRC- B In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above will also perform the following duties with a greater level of independence and accountability:

• Implementation of study protocol. Perform required research activities per protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.
• Complete all IRB communications, including initial submissions, modifications.
• Planning and implementation of patient recruitment into studies and screen, recruit and retain potential study participants.

*Position continued upon continued funding*

Qualifications

This position is looking to hire a highly motivated individual who can both collaborate as a team member and work independently on data collection and abstraction. The coordinator should be interested in learning about fertility and reproductive endocrinology. Experience with electronic medical records and REDCap is a plus.

• Clinical Research Coordinator A: BS degree and 1-2 years related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Clinical Research Coordinator B: BS degree and 2-3 years related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$46,500.00 - $52,661.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.