Clinical Research Coordinator A​/B; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine)

This position will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and responsibilities in specific research area. Coordinate the screening of patients, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples and related study documents, and collection of clinical data. Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and research related presentations.

Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. Implement approved changes to procedures as needed and monitor results. Responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Coordinator A

• This position will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and responsibilities in specific research area. Coordinate the screening of patients, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples and related study documents, and collection of clinical data. Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and research related presentations.
  
  Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. Implement approved changes to procedures as needed and monitor results. Responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects.
• Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 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 Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Coordinator B

• Prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB) through the IRB and other regulatory groups as appropriate including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse events and serious adverse events
• Coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (case report forms, source documentation, study and regulatory binders, subject binders)
• Assist in the coordination of Phase I-IV clinical trials
• Participate in the conduct of study audits by sponsors, CRO's, the FDA and other entities as required.
• Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing.
• Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines.
• Process and ship blood, urine and tissue as required per trial
• Conduct initiation, monitoring and closeout visits with sponsors and/or CROs
• Ensure proper screening and enrollment of all study participants, including administering informed consent and confirming subject study eligibility prior to participation
• Ensure proper reporting of serious and non-serious adverse events to the Sponsor and all applicable institutional or study related committees and personnel (e.g., IRB, DSMC, DSMB/Medical Monitor) according to applicable regulations and policies
• Coordinate the administration of the investigational product and study related medications including obtaining orders, scheduling administration dates, administration of investigational and study related medications (as applicable), monitoring subjects for post-administration adverse events or reactions
• Manage scheduling and coordination of subject study specified treatment, follow-up visits and procedures
• Meet with Principal Investigator routinely to discuss study related issues and to ensure completion of study related procedures (e.g., determination of causality for adverse events, deviation/exception requests)
• Manage collection of data from source documents pertaining to study visits and transcribe to case report form, including concomitant medications and adverse events
• Ensure preparation of study related document templates (e.g., visit guides, source document templates), subject study binders, regulatory binders (hard and electronic version), patient list (enrollment log) for study start up
• Ensure preparation of all required study related documents for submission to all applicable PENN institutional committees for review and approval to start trial (e.g., IRB, CTSRMC)
• Assist with protocol development to ensure logistical feasibility of all study related procedures and study work-flow
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor of Science and 2 to 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• This position is contingent upon grant funding.

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