Clinical Research Coordinator B/C - Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB)
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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B/C - Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
Job Description
The Clinical Research Coordinator will assist in the coordination and management of multiple clinical trials along with other research projects and responsibilities in the Infectious Diseases C-STAR Research Team and MOTION Laboratory Group.
Duties include, but not limited to, the following: screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects per protocol using GCP guidelines. Scheduling clinical and research visits, interacting with clinicians and staff to schedule and oversee research testing, assist or coordinate specimen collection (including coordinating serum collections from clinical labs) and transport/shipment of specimen samples, preparing trials for audits and inspections. The CRC will participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings and will be expected to adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA, and GCP guidelines.
The CRC will be responsible for accurate data collection and overseeing the quality of the clinical trial data and records, scheduling and conducting study initiation and monitoring visits, and participating in ongoing study protocol training. The CRC is also responsible for research lab specimen processing/handling. The CRC will demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality, and will participate in data organization for research publications, with potential for co-authorship. Study enrollment/activities may occasionally require driving/traveling to other sites located offsite from University of Pennsylvania's Main Campus. This position requires flexibility to work occasional nights/weekends.
Clinical Research Coordinator C (CRC-C): In addition to performing all duties above, the CRC-C is expected to run projects independently, with minimal supervision. May act in a lead capacity or as back-up to the supervisor. CRC-C is expected to draft complex documents including protocols, and Manual of Procedure (MOP).
The Actual End Date of this position is 6/30/2026 and is contingent upon grant funding.
Qualifications
Clinical Research Coordinator B: Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Clinical Research Coordinator C: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required.
Both positions must have: (1) practical experience coordinating the day-to-day activities of multiple research protocols; (2) effective verbal and written communication skills; (3) ability to learn new methods quickly and multi-task; (4) demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; (5) knowledge or experience in clinical trials preferred but not required; (6) ability to work flexible hours; (7) possess working knowledge of the Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH) and Good Clinical (Research) Practice (GCP) Guidelines.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $67,046.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
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