Clinical Research Coordinator B

Clinical Research Coordinator B

The primary function of this position is to coordinate clinical research studies in the division of nuclear medicine in the department of Radiology and provide support for research activities. This CRC B will join a group of research staff that supports nuclear medicine research including ongoing investigator initiated and industry sponsored trials and new studies that are in development or start up phases.

This position will be taking over the coordination of a number of ongoing active trials involving investigational radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic use or PET imaging studies particularly in cancer, addiction, infection, cardiology and neurology. This position will be asked to work closely in conducting clinical trials with both Radiology investigators and investigators from referring departments (Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Psychiatry). The CRC B will be responsible for initiating and conducting participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, coordination and scheduling or research required procedures and visits and coordinating with the referring clinics to manage joint projects involving initial screening, scheduling of imaging visits and coordination of complex imaging visits involving multiple investigational radiopharmaceuticals and specialized blood and image analysis.

For clinical trials with therapeutic interventions the CRC B will manage recruitment, coordination of therapy and follow up visits and data and regulatory management of study records. The CRC B will organize, maintain, and keep up-to-date all required research documentation – to include but not limited to source documentation, case report forms, and research records. The CRC B will be responsible for the abstraction of medical record information from subject's electronic medical records, interviews and/or questionnaires for entry into the research databases – including but not limited to Red Cap, CTMS, Electronic data capture programs specified by study sponsors.

The CRC B will be responsible for entering orders and scheduling study related visits in Pennchart and other radiology systems at Penn and sponsor provided electronic platform. Responsibilities include preparing and processing regulatory documents to all regulatory committees from study start up to study completion. Interacting with study sponsors, preparing and participating in study audits, clinical trial initiation visits, monitoring and closeout visits.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Position is contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School:
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range: $53,418.00 - $53,418.00 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.

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:

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts:
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• Tuition:
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• Retirement:
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• Time Away from Work:
  Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance:
  In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family…