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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A (Abramson Cancer Center)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A
Job Description Summary
This position will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and responsibilities in specific research area. Coordinate the screening of patients, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples and related study documents, and collection of clinical data. Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and research related presentations. Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. Implement approved changes to procedures as needed and monitor results. Responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
This full time staff member will support the clinical research program at the Basser Center for BRCA. she/he will be responsible for identifying eligible participants and consenting participants to genetics-related research protocols. Recruitment and enrollment will include documentation and tracking of participant enrollment in study databases (REDCap), Basser systems (Progeny and ACCARD), as well as ACC required documentation (CRMS). The research coordinator will be responsible for coordinating both survey data collection in REDCap, and the collection and tracking of biospecimens. He/she will follow participants longitudinally, collecting/abstracting data and samples as required by protocols. Study recruitment will be a combination of clinic-based patient recruitment, as well as remote telephone consent. The research coordinator will assist in other tasks related to the project including coordination of and preparation for study meetings. This individual must be organized and able to prioritize.
Recruit, screen, and enroll potential study subjects as specified per protocols.
Complete, organize, and maintain all paper and electronic data.
Enter data into database systems in a careful and timely manner.
Attend investigator and staff meetings.
Show vigilance in patient protection, protocol compliance, and data quality.
Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, informed consent form (ICF), and IRB guidelines.
Position is contingent upon funding.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS and 1-2 year professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Research or hospital administrative experience preferred.
Effective communication and writing skills
Detail oriented
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Experience with Microsoft Office suite required
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$37,220.00 - $44,947.00 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.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check 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 : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
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 members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to u
Compensation Information:
$37220.0 / Yearly - $37220.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 37220.0 Yearly
Up To: 44947.0 Yearly
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