Clinical Research Coordinator

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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
Clinical Research Coordinator B will conduct in-home and on-site study visits; will distribute participant incentives to participants; will conduct literature reviews and synthesis; assist in coding of interviews; prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB)through the IRB and other regulatory groups as appropriate including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse events and serious adverse events; coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (case report forms, source documentation, study and regulatory binders, subject binders), Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines and NIH policies, preparation of manuscripts and findings for presentation, and will provide administrative support for research operations; participate in weekly study progress meetings with the PI and research team.
Job Description
Clinical Research Coordinator B will conduct in-home and on-site study visits; will distribute participant incentives to participants; will conduct literature reviews and synthesis; assist in coding of interviews; prepare and process all Institutional Review Board (IRB)through the IRB and other regulatory groups as appropriate including initial submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse events and serious adverse events; coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by sponsor or CRO (case report forms, source documentation, study and regulatory binders, subject binders), Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, ICF, and FDA guidelines and NIH policies, preparation of manuscripts and findings for presentation, and will provide administrative support for research operations; participate in weekly study progress meetings with the PI and research team.
CRC B will manage IRB submissions and renewals in accordance with FDA and IRB guidelines, assure compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements including collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentations. Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, including possessing an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical studies and human subject protection.
Position is contingent on funding
Job Responsibilities
Talking to participants to determine interest in participating in research
Verbally walking participants through consent procedures
Administering study protocol
Overseeing data entry in study data set
Distributing study recruitment materials
Traveling between study visits
Perform additional duties as assigned
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.
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