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Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator A will assist with several ongoing studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator A 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. Duties related to the I3 and/or related studies will include (but are not limited to) patient enrollment and follow-up; assistance with IRB documents; coordination of collaborative studies utilizing the biobank; database management; coordination with study personnel; tissue procurement and processing. 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; assistance in the preparation and submission of 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; assistance with mailings and other clerical duties; assistance in 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Effective problem-solving abilities. Effective problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and writing skills, and detail-oriented. Knowledge of MS Office application skills including Word and Excel preferred.  Knowledge of RedCap and/or statistical software (STATA, SAS, SPSS, R) is a plus. Experience/training with blood draws is a plus.

Position contingent upon funding.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Typically standing or walking

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$36,401.00 - $65,521.00

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Special Requirements

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