Clinical Research Coordinator A

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Division of Gastroenterology Research Team is seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to play a vital role in advancing our clinical trials program. As an essential member of our research team, the CRC will be instrumental in coordinating clinical trials and collecting and processing specimens across our clinical trials. This full-time position encompasses a range of responsibilities including the recruitment, scheduling, and retention of participants in retrospective/prospective observational data collection projects, investigator-initiated studies, and bio-specimen collection studies.

Reporting directly to the Research Nurse Manager and working closely with Physician Investigators (PIs), the CRC will manage all facets of clinical trial coordination. This includes meticulous subject recruitment, detailed data entry, coordinating subject visits and follow-ups, as well as managing regulatory documentation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance with all policies of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, FDA, GCP, and other regulatory bodies.

We are looking for a team member who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our research and the success of our program.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Operational Execution  :
Managing day-to-day study activities, including subject recruitment, screening, enrollment, and conducting study visits.

Regulatory Compliance  :
Preparing and maintaining essential study documentation such as protocols, informed consent forms, and IRB submissions to ensure adherence to federal and institutional guidelines.

Data Management  :
Overseeing the construction of databases and case report forms (CRFs), as well as performing data entry, cleaning, and quality control for interim analyses.

Coordination  :
Serving as a primary liaison between investigators, internal study teams, and external collaborators to track project milestones and timelines.

Supervision  :
While typically working under moderate supervision, they may provide limited guidance/training orientation or task coordination to research coordinator.

Position Contingent Upon Funding

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Preferred:

Experience assisting with   study start-up   activities (e.g., preparing protocols, consent forms, and SOPs).

Familiarity with   IRB submissions   and human subjects' protection regulations.

Proficiency in data tools like   REDCap and Excel  . Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external collaborator

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$47,313.00 - $49,554.00 Annual 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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