Clinical Research Specialist

The Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology Department is searching for a Clinical Research Specialist to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
Paid time off 
11 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T24
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Salary Range: Up to $52,000.00 per year
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Job Details:
*This position is full-time
*This position will be on-site
*This position requires the following background checks: Personally Identifiable Information/Cash Handling

Position Summary: 
The Division of Gastroenterology at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing research projects in the field of Gastroenterology involving the areas of gastrointestinal motility and gastroparesis.

This person will work closely with the principal investigator (Dr. Henry Parkman) on projects. These studies involve disorders of gastric motility and function such as gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and chronic nausea and vomiting.  The individual should be energetic, and willing to work with others on a variety of projects.  

This position will play an important part in the success of the research studies and must be able to work independently and within a team.  In this capacity, this person will work closely with the principal investigator on the primary project which will involve assessing gastrointestinal motility as measured by high resolution electrogastrography (EGG).  

Responsibilities include patient recruitment, screening, obtaining informed consent, and enrolling research subjects in clinical studies, coordinating research-related tests, scheduling study visits, performing the high-resolution EGG studies, data collection, data entry and regulatory submissions (IRB).  

Required Education and Experience: 
*Bachelor’s degree in a life science or other health professions field and a minimum of two years of related experience.  
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Essential Functions of Position:
*Perform high resolution electrogastrographic (EGG) recordings on patients and normal subjects.
*Primary contact for research subjects
*Manage data collection, data entry, and processing
*Present project updates at clinical research meetings
*Day to day management of research project activities
*Assist with conducting clinical trials
* Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Strong knowledge of computer programs, computer spreadsheets & data analysis.
*Excellent written and oral communications skills
*Able to resolve problems/issues
*Detail oriented
*Knowledge of medical terminology
*Flexible in an ever-changing environment
*Proficient in standard computer programs (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
*Conduct oneself in a professional and