Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neurology)

Requirements

• A successful applicant will be detail oriented and have excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• CRC A: Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• CRC B: Bachelor's Degree with 2-3 years of clinical research or similar experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. This individual should have prior experience working with IRB submissions.
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• Perelman School of Medicine
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal oppo

Benefits

Additional Information

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neurology) Job Profile Title Clinical Research Coordinator A Job Description Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator A/B is responsible for oversight, execution, and regulatory compliance of human subject research carried out in the Epilepsy Division of the Neurology Department. Our clinical research projects explore investigational treatments and diagnostic tools relating to the care of patients with Epilepsy. Job Description The Clinical Research Coordinator will recruit and screen patients as outlined in research protocols, will coordinate all research visit activities for assigned projects (including processing and shipping blood and urine samples, performing ECGs, entering data, responding to queries, etc.), and will assist in the maintenance of research records in compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations. They will also interact with internal and external clinicians to facilitate the recruitment of appropriate new patients for research projects. The scope of this job may include some regulatory components (e.g., managing study regulatory binders, updating documents and trackers) with an opportunity for learning about and assisting with IRB submissions. The Clinical Research Coordinator A will also be responsible for assisting in the training of new personnel in the division and report (internally and externally) updates on the progress of individual research projects. Position is contingent on continued funding and may involve some work outside of normal business hours. Position is contingent on continued funding. In addition to the responsibilities above, the Clinical Research Coordinator B will submit continuing reviews, modifications, deviations, and adverse events to the IRB; create source documentation and phone scripts; assist with study invoicing; and lead trainings and provide guidance/direction to junior staff, especially student research assistants. They will also be responsible for coordinating supply management, ensuring experimental drug and device use records (accountability), assisting in study startup/closeout procedures, and finding creative solutions for various logistical problems to protocol implementation and recruitment. This individual may review new protocols with the project manager for feasibility. It is expected that this individual will use more independent judgment and problem solving related to study visits and activities. Position is contingent on continued funding.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at upenn? Share your experience