Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics)

Job Description Summary

Participate in all phases of subject recruitment, enrollment, and completion of clinical trials in the field of lipoprotein metabolism, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease.

Job Description

Coordinate Phase I-IV clinical trials or other clinical studies in the field of lipid metabolism, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. Recruit, consent and screen patients according to protocol. Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing. Monitor patients per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol requirements. Organize and maintain all documentation required by the Investigator, sponsor or CRO, including source documentation, case report forms, and research charts. Collect, review and report study data. Complete case report forms and resolve data queries. Process and ship study specimens including blood and urine. Participate in initiation, monitoring, audit, and close-out visits as well as actively participate in team meetings. Participate in the development of complex documents such as protocols, informed consent forms and questionnaires, and complete IRB submissions. This is a full-time position that will require the majority of the work to be completed in-person.

Show vigilance in patient safety and protocol compliance. Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA and GCP guidelines.

Qualifications

Effective problem-solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task, demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations.

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

Position is contingent upon continued funding.