Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Ophthalmology)

Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Ophthalmology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Ophthalmology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The newly established Ocular fluid biorepository under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Sundstrom in Ophthalmology is creating a resource for the entire department that will facilitate discovery work on ocular fluids to create novel hypothesis about ocular disease not obtainable from pre-clinical models. This research will further establish several future funding opportunities and is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will lead all patient-facing and organizational aspects of the clinical study, serving as primary point of contact for the newly recruited subjects. Job duties will include contacting subjects, future enrollment activities, outreach events, and more. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all IRB, sponsor, and institutional regulations and guidelines. There will be opportunities for collaboration on research projects and publications with the research personnel.
This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• During enrollment, evaluate subjects for exclusion/inclusion criteria, conduct patient interviews, obtain patient consent, and enter information into a de-identified research database
• Collaborate with the Research Project Manager and other CRC in the team including the clinicians to organize the samples collection at the OR and clinic and ensure safe storage and transfer of the critical research samples to the lab
• Work with Research Project Manager to organize, collect, and retrieve phenotypic information from the medical charts as required
• Perform data analysis and proteomic studies on biorepository samples and support interpretation and visualization of results for presentations and manuscripts
• Assist the Research Project Manager in submitting documents to regulatory authorities (e.g. IRB, FDA, etc.) and/or review/monitoring boards (i.e, DSMB, independent safety officer)
• Ensure that all research is conducted safely and according to protocol. Includes maintenance of study source documents and essential regulatory documents; reporting of adverse events; understanding of good clinical practice (GCP); and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$46,500.00 - $47,313.00 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.