Clinical Research Assistant B (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant B (Center for Cellular Immunotherapy)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Assistant B

Job Description Summary

The Center for Cellular Immunotherapies (CCI) drives scientific innovation in cellular and gene therapies and fast-tracks the development of effective new treatments under one umbrella. CCI supports early, high-risk yet promising research and engagement of clinical investigators to conduct early phase trials aimed at learning how the innate and/or adaptive immune system can be used to treat cancer and other diseases.

The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is comprised of well-educated and trained personnel who carry out a variety of responsibilities and functions directly related to the execution of clinical trials developed within CCI. The CTU seeks to shift the paradigm for the standards of clinical research in oncology.

Job Description

Within the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) in the Center for Cellular Therapies (CCI), the Clinical Research Assistant, under general supervision will provide support for clinical trials coordinated within the CTU.  General duties/responsibilities will include but is not limited to trafficking of study related research samples, pick-up and delivery of investigational products (e.g., T cells, vaccines) to patient care unit, preparation of study related research lab kits, obtaining study related documents (e.g., 1572, FCOI, CITI certs, etc.), assisting with filing of study related documents and maintenance of CTU trials master files (e.g., regulatory binder).

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Coordinate research specimen collection and delivery

• Deliver and thaw investigation research product at patient bedside 

• Assist study teams with data entry and data query resolution.

• Assist Regulatory staff with obtaining study related documents and with filing and maintenance

We seek candidates with excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational and time management skills. High School Diploma or GED and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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