Clinical Research Coordinator A/B

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 A/B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Penn Memory Center conducts and participates in a wide range of studies related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead or substantially assist other coordinators in the execution of clinical trials focused on novel therapies for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

This candidate will conduct multiple research-related tasks including the following:

• Screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects using GCP guidelines
• Implementing various research protocols and guidelines. 
• Scheduling and conducting research visits, including ordering MRI and PET scans, interacting with Investigational Drug Services, escorting participants to scans, maintaining drug accountability
• Administrating standardized neuropsychological assessments and semi-structured clinical interviews
• Processing and shipping biological samples
• Maintaining and entering data into research databases containing patient/participant information, monitoring for AEs
• Assisting or leading in the preparation and submission of IRB documents

Coordinator A: Assist in the coordination of federally funded studies, which includes the recruitment and retention of potential research participants. Additional duties include assisting in preparation and submission of IRB documents, scheduling and conducting study visits per protocol, assisting with imaging data analysis, and attending regular team meetings. 

Coordinator B: Independently lead the coordination of federally funded studies. In addition to the duties listed above for the CRC A, the CRC B will be responsible for creating invoices, independently preparing and submitting IRB documents, leading monitoring v