The University of Pennsylvania
Description
Job Description Summary
The primary role of Clinical Research Coordinator is the organization, coordination and implementation of a research study. The research coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits and follow-up, biospecimen collection and processing, and regulatory management.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Coordination and implementation of a research studies
- Prepare protocols, informed consents, data collection forms and advertisements for regulatory approval
- Be actively involved in planning and implementation of patient recruitment into studies (involves deciding which strategies are best, reaching out to potential recruitment sites/referring physicians, dropping off/posting recruitment materials, etc.)
- Screen, recruit and retain potential study participants. Obtain informed consent at multiple study sites within the Penn Health System (includes approaching potential subjects in the office, or speaking to them by phone, reviewing their medical records and discussing with investigators, asking pre-screening eligibility questions, etc)
- Collect and report timely, valid, accurate data-maintain clinical trial databases. Respond to data queries. Maintain subject files and regulatory files per GCP.
- Perform required research activities per protocol and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.
- Collect and process biospecimens (includes performing venipuncture).
- Interface with regulatory authorities and sponsors. Attend research meetings for assigned projects. Organize and participate
in site visits, both initiation and otherwise. Prepare for and host both internal and external auditing and monitoring activities. - *Position is contingent upon funding*
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
