Clinical Research Coordinator B - Division of Epidemiology

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator B manages phases of complex clinical trials under general supervision. The Clinical Research Coordinator B will work closely with other study personnel in the University of Pennsylvania’s IBD-Immunology Initiative (I3) study, a prospective clinically annotated biobank, and its related studies, as well as clinical research trials in the IBD Section of the Division of Gastroenterology. Duties related to the I3 and/or related studies will include (but are not limited to) screening of patients; patient consent, enrollment and follow-up; tissue procurement, processing, storage and shipping; data entry; assistance with Institutional Review Board IRB documents; coordination of collaborative studies utilizing the biobank; database management; and coordination with multiple research projects and personnel. Other general duties include (but are not limited to): attending study related meetings; assisting with the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsors and/or clinical research organizations; maintenance of appropriate study documentation, case-report forms and study binders; prepares and process all regulatory documents (including those to the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board); maintenance of telephone and/or email and/or mail follow-up with all study patients as directed by protocol and in a timely manner; mailings and other clerical duties; screening of potential patients for research studies and collaboration; scheduling appropriate clinical research study patient appointments; processing and shipping blood, stool and/or tissue specimens for clinical trials; assisting in resolving regulatory-related queries; performance of blood draws or other measurements and testing. The CRC will work closely with the overall research team to accomplish study goals, identify problems and develop solutions. Position contingent upon funding

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Effective problem solving abilities, effective communication and writing skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team, and detail oriented.
Knowledge of MS Office application skills including word and Excel preferred.
Candidate must be organized and able to prioritize.
Candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as a team, creatively problem solve and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RedCap and/or statistical software (STATA, SAS, SPSS, R) is a plus.
Regulatory experience preferred.
Experience/training with blood draws is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prescreening of patients to assess enrollment criteria
Coordinate study visits and procedures such as consent, documentation, tissue collection and processing biological specimens
Maintain research charts and binders
Organizing and maintaining all documentation
Communication with study team members
Perform general administrative duties to support study team
Data entry and database management for study participants
Collecting and processing study specimens
Participate in recurring 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 correspondence
Mentor/train less-experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when needed

Benefits

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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 community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.