Clinical Research Coordinator A/B

Summary

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League institution and research organization. The Clinical Research Coordinator A/B will coordinate lung transplantation and disease research projects, including patient screening and consent, study visits, specimen collection, data management, regulatory submissions, and study documentation. The role may also establish study workflows, prepare regulatory correspondence, and mentor research staff.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assisting with regulatory submissions
• Communicating with study team members
• Organizing and maintaining all documentation
• Collecting and processing 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
• Establish workflows, pathways, and methods to operationalize protocols
• Regularly prepare, draft, and submit regulatory correspondences
• Mentor/train less experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when required

Skills

• Effective problem solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations; highly reliable and good work ethic required
• The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients both in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting
• Bachelor's degree required and 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Bachelor's degree required and 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Regulatory experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Effective problem solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations; highly reliable and good work ethic required
• The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with patients both in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting
• Bachelor's degree required and 1-2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Bachelor's degree required and 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Nice to Haves

• Regulatory experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employees and their families
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn; dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions
• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
• Substantial time away from work during the course of the year
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members, subject to stated eligibility and underwriting conditions
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, and art galleries; many activities are free for employees and their families
• Discounts and special services, including free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums, and savings on other goods and services
• Flexible work options involving non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
• Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements
• Reimbursement for eligible employees' qualified legal adoption expenses, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in the household