"Clinical Research Coordinator A/B"

Job Description Summary

This position will assist in the coordination of multiple research projects, which may include clinical trials and observational studies focused on gastrointestinal disorders and/or research relating to healthy volunteers as a lead coordinator and as a backup for studies lead by other team members. Tasks include but are not limited to screening of patients, obtaining informed consent, collection, processing and storage of biological samples, and collection and entry of patient reported data and clinical information from medical record review. This position will also work closely with the research team to accomplish study goals, identify problems and develop solutions.

Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator A: Coordinate and implement research projects focused on gastrointestinal diseases. This includes but is not limited to:

• Screening, recruiting, and consenting patients according to protocol
• Scheduling and conducting patient study visits
• Collecting study data, completing case report forms, entering data into study databases and resolving data entry errors/queries
• Communicating with study team members and patients
• Collecting and processing(if needed) study specimens
• Participating in reoccurring study team meetings
• Showing vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity
• Adhering to all University of Pennsylvania and GCP guidelines

Clinical Research Coordinator B: In addition to the above, the CRC-B will establish workflows and methods to operationalize protocols, regularly prepare, draft, and submit regulatory correspondences, and mentor/train less experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when required. This position will also participate in the development of protocols and data collection instruments. The CRC B will have less supervision and will need to use more independent judgment when managing their assigned research studies.

Position is contingent on continued funding.

Qualifications

Effective problem-solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of human research protection regulations; highly reliable. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients in a healthcare setting.

Clinical Research Coordinator A: Bachelor's degree required and 1-2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Clinical Research Coordinator B: Bachelor's degree required and 2-4 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Regulatory and chart review experience preferred.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$46,500.00 - $52,661.00 Annual Rate

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