Clinical Research Assistant B

Clinical Research Assistant B

Under general supervision will assist research staff with a variety of tasks to support ongoing clinical research studies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides general support for clinical trials coordinated within the unit
• Supports and interacts with clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and clinical research nurse (CRNs)
• Assists in identifying routine potential problems and communicates with appropriate member of the research team
• Attends study related meetings and conference calls
• Assists Investigators with publications and presentations
• Assists in obtaining appropriate signatures for regulatory forms
• Assists in the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring and close-out visits with sponsors and/or clinical research organization; includes clerical support, copying, gathering information
• Organizes and maintains documentation, case report forms and study binders required by sponsor or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) as directed by Supervisor, CRN, or CRC
• Obtains records required to complete case report forms
• Assist study teams with data entry and data query resolution
• Assists in preparation and submission of regulatory documents (including continuing review, amendments, and adverse event reporting) to the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board; includes making copies per IRB requirements and delivery of documents to the IRB
• Maintains telephone follow-up with all study patients as dictated by protocol in a timely manner
• Reports and maintains documentation of all follow-up calls in source documents/database as designated in the protocol
• Assists in email and other clerical duties as requested by CRC, CRN, or Supervisor
• Screens for potential patients for research studies and collaborates and confers with PI, clinical research nurse or clinical research coordinator for final approval of the potential patient as a candidate for the study
• Prepare study related research lab kits
• Coordinate research specimen collection and delivery
• Processes and ships blood, urine, and serum specimens for clinical trials
• Assists in hospital and campus pick-ups and deliveries
• Assists in resolving regulatory related queries with, IRB, CRO and sponsors
• Perform additional duties as needed/assigned

Position Contingent Upon Funding

Qualifications

High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Preferred:

Effective problem-solving capabilities. Effective communication and writing skills. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$19.47 - $19.81 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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

University Benefits

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