Clinical Research Coordinator B/C (Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B/C (Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator B/C will assist in the coordination and management of multiple clinical trials along with other research projects and responsibilities in the Infectious Diseases C-STAR Research Team and MOTION Laboratory Group.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects per protocol using GCP guidelines.
• Scheduling clinical and research visits,
• Interacting with clinicians and staff to schedule and oversee research testing,
• Assist or coordinate specimen collection (including coordinating serum collections from clinical labs) and transport/shipment of specimen samples,
• Preparing trials for audits and inspections.
   

The CRC will participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings and will be expected to adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA, and GCP guidelines. The CRC-B/C will be responsible for accurate data collection and overseeing the quality of the clinical trial data and records, scheduling and conducting study initiation and monitoring visits, and participating in ongoing study protocol training. The CRC B/C is also responsible for research lab specimen processing/handling. The CRC will demonstrate vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data quality, and will participate in data organization for research publications, with potential for co-authorship. Study enrollment/activities may occasionally require driving/traveling to other sites located offsite from University of Pennsylvania’s Main Campus. This position requires flexibility to work occasional nights/weekends.

Clinical Research Coordinator C (CRC-C): In addition to performing all duties above, the CRC-C is expected to ru