Clinical Research Coordinator B

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned institution focused on education, research, and innovation. The Clinical Research Coordinator B coordinates nuclear medicine clinical research studies, including investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials, and supports participant screening, recruitment, study visits, sample processing, data management, regulatory documentation, and sponsor interactions.

Responsibilities

• 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. CRC B will be trained and able to provide processing, testing and handling of blood, urine and tissue samples for research projects conducted either in house or as part of a multi-center clinical trial. 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, research charts and regulatory files. The CRC B will collect, review and report study data by completing electronic or paper case report forms, electronic data entry and resolving data queries. 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 RedCap, 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition assistance for the employee, spouse, and dependent children at Penn; dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• A substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members; newly hired employees who apply do not have to provide proof of good health or undergo underwriting requirements.
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources, cultural and recreational activities, libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, and art galleries; employees and their families can enjoy many activities for free.
• Discounts and special services, including free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums, and savings on goods and services.
• Flexible work options involving non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• A forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
• Reimbursement for eligible employees’ qualified legal adoption expenses, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in the household.

Company

• Ivy League university offering undergraduate and graduate education
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• http://www.upenn.edu/
• Founded in 1740
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

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

Required skills

• Bachelor of Science

Experience

• 2-3 years