Clinical Research Coordinator B
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Closing date
- 11 Apr 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Job Description Summary
This position will support the faculty, residents, and fellows of the Department Anesthesiology and Critical Care in the preparation for, conduct of, and completion of any and all Human Subjects Research projects and sub-projects in which they are engaged. This position will report administratively to the Director of Clinical Research for Anesthesiology and Critical Care and will report, on a study-specific basis to the respective principal investigators. The CRC B for the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care will also work on Department level research, education, and quality/process improvement initiatives as required.
Job Description
The Clinical Research Coordinator B will be responsible for writing, editing, and submitting study documents such as protocols, summaries, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and similar documents for faculty initiated studies and submitting to the IRB and applicable committees according to the requirements of each reviewing body. The CRC B will also develop appropriate de novo study specific documents and study tools to enable the proper and compliant execution of investigator initiated studies including but not limited to Case Report Forms and completion guidelines, operations manuals, data management plans, standard operational procedures, and workflow processes.
This role will be responsible for ensuring study progress and patient safety by actively engaging faculty through the clinic and other mechanisms to identify and enroll applicable subjects and performing all necessary activities associated with study maintenance including venipuncture, and specimen processing, and any and all protocol related functions. The Clinical Research Coordinator B will train and oversee other staff, residents, or students as applicable in the conduct of human subjects research as needed. The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care is actively engaged in collaborative studies with other institutions and with industry partners. Travel may be required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or similar science preferred with 2-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience with REDCap or similar electronic data collection systems preferred.
This position is 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
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$42,953.00 - $77,315.00
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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.
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