CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD A

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD A

09 May 2024
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 00000 Philadelphia USA

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD A

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CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD A

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Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosting DetailsReference Number

40-31171Posted Job Title

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD ASchool Name

Perelman School of MedicineOrg

DM-Hematology/OncologyPosted to the Web

05/08/2019Posted Job/Salary Grade

025Employment Type

ExemptHours

N/APosition Type

Full TimePosition Schedule

8-5Months

12Position Length

Contingent Upon FundingPosition End Date University OverviewThe 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.School/Center OverviewThe Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/DutiesThe candidate will act as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) with involvement both in the clinic and laboratory. The CRC will be responsible for organization, coordination, and implementation of clinical research studies. The CRC will participate in the review and preparation of planned and active protocols for original, pharmaceutical, and government clinical studies and clinical trials. They will be responsible for the preparation and processing of all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation through the IRB and defined regulatory authorities, including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments and adverse event reporting. The CRC will prepare protocols, informed consents, data collection forms, etc for regulatory approval. They will be actively involved in identification, enrollment, and capturing of data for patients enrolled on studies/trials or standard of care. They will be responsible for management and oversight of research medication administration, monitoring of patient care, monitoring of side effects/adverse events, and maintaining general oversight of patient status throughout study period. The CRC will be responsible for accurate data collection and data entry. The CRC will record and report adverse events and serious adverse events per protocols and maintain protocol-specific databases. They will assist when needed in scheduling of research team, clinical and research office visits. They will demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with clinicians, researchers, patients, and families. Prior experience with IRB guidelines, policies, human subject research practices and appropriate professional skills in the execution of clinical research protocols is preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and evidence of training/knowledge of basic biostatistics and epidemiology as well as familiarity with health systems research are desired but not required. In the laboratory, the CRC will process samples, record sample storage, oversee sample inventory and use, and shipping. The CRC may also be required to conduct basic sample analysis involving flow cytometry or ELISAs as per a study protocol. They will also be required to provide written summaries of study-related events, data findings, etc for inclusion in written reports including grants and manuscripts. Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure the success of clinical studies/trials. The CRC will perform these tasks with minimal supervision after initial training. WRITING SAMPLE REQUIRED: The writing sample should be no more than 10 double spaced pages in length or 5 single spaced pages. Please use one inch margins and size 11 or 12 font. Word document or pdf is fine. The writing sample should be written only by the candidate. Please do not submit anything with a coauthor. The writing sample should be relevant to this position. It is recommended that the candidate submit something from an academic class or from a previous work position or internship. Examples could include (but are not limited to) a literature review section of a paper, an analysis or description of a table or figure, and/or a piece of writing on health care. It is fine to submit part of a paper if the full paper is too long in length.QualificationsThe applicant should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year to 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary. The Applicant should be resourceful and have strong web search and literature review skills. The Applicant will work on data entry and assembling datasets, therefore attention to detail is very important. The Applicant will write protocols, prepare written summaries and data figures and should have strong written skills. They should be independent and self-motivated. Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential. It is preferred that the applicant also has some familiarity with statistical software, basic laboratory techniques (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry and ELISA), and reference software such as EndNote. All majors are welcome to apply but the Applicant will need to be comfortable working with data and should have an interest in health care. Position contingent upon funding.Affirmative Action StatementPenn 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.Quick Link

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