Clinical Research Assistant

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Clinical Research Assistant

Clinical Research Assistant A

The purpose of this position is to support building a lung transplant database and biobanking. Under the direction of Dr. Crespo and the investigative team, and following training, the candidate will be required to perform duties related to gathering patient and donor data from Epic and UNOS into the database. Should be able to navigate the Penn chart to gather data and consent patients.

Also, the candidate will interact directly with patients and their families, including obtaining informed consent, administering research questionnaires, processing (blood, BAL, pathology tissue) samples from the recipient and donor, interpreting the electronic medical record and recording specific elements into an electronic database, and managing, cleaning, and displaying data. The candidate should have some prior coursework or experience in biology or a related field.

Other necessary skills include the ability to communicate effectively, work as a team member, display organizational efficiency, and adapt to new processes as necessary.

The clinical research assistant will support an actively enrolling cohort stidy of lung transplant patients, while adding in enrollment of clinical trials. The purpose of this position is to support building a lung transplant database and biobanking.

• Collect patients' and donors' data and consent participants into the study for the database and biobank
• Clinical data extraction, entry, and cleaning
• Coordinate study activities according to protocol while adhering to all University guidelines and good clinical practices. Collect samples/phlebotomy.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including IRB initial submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews. Address questions/concerns raised by the IRB
• Order lab supplies, ship samples, and maintain open communication with study collaborators
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$17.55 - $19.47 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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