Clinical Research Coordinator

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Job Description Summary

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health in coordination with the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement day-to-day operations for innovative research projects related to cancer control and care.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation, including portions of project plans, study protocols, standard operating procedures, and other regulatory documents. Update regulatory databases.
• Execute research project activities by initiating study procedures; conducting and overseeing recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up procedures for study participants; and coordinating primary data collection and preparation.
• Conduct qualitative interviews with study participants, coordinate participant payments, and update research databases.
• Assist with qualitative research analyses by coding interview transcripts, creating codebooks, and summarizing information in case reports.
• Assist with manuscript preparation and results dissemination. Conduct literature reviews and assist with drafting portions of manuscripts and presentations as needed.
• Coordinate meetings and track project tasks and deliverables. Maintain decision logs and meeting notes.
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, included possessing an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical studies and human subject protection
• 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.

Research experience in a clinical or academic setting