Clinical Research Coordinator

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator B will conduct in-home and on-site study visits; will distribute participant incentives to participants; will conduct literature reviews and synthesis; assist in coding of interviews; prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB)through the IRB and other regulatory groups as appropriate including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse events and serious adverse events; coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (case report forms, source documentation, study and regulatory binders, subject binders), Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines and NIH policies, preparation of manuscripts and findings for presentation, and will provide administrative support for research operations; participate in weekly study progress meetings with the PI and research team.

Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator B will conduct in-home and on-site study visits; will distribute participant incentives to participants; will conduct literature reviews and synthesis; assist in coding of interviews; prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB)through the IRB and other regulatory groups as appropriate including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse events and serious adverse events; coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (case report forms, source documentation, study and regulatory binders, subject binders), Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines and NIH policies, preparation of manuscripts and findings for presentation, and will provide administrative support for research operations; participate in weekly study progress meetings with the PI and research team.

CRC B will manage IRB submissions and renewals in accordance with FDA and IRB guidelines, assure compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements including collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentations. Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, including possessing an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical studies and human subject protection.

Position is contingent on funding

Job Responsibilities

• •Talking to participants to determine interest in participating in research
• •Verbally walking participants through consent procedures
• •Administering study protocol
• •Overseeing data entry in study data set
• •Distributing study recruitment materials
• •Traveling between study visits
• •Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 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

$53,418.00 - $53,418.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

• Special Requirements
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn commu