Clinical Research Coordinator B

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Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The clinical research coordinator B will manage the coordination of Phase I-IV multi-center clinical trials, including coordination, organization and maintenance of all documentation required by Sponsor or CRO as well as working with partnering institutions on creating multi-center budgets, managing invoicing, and IRB paperwork under limited supervision and will need to use independent judgment; resolve data queries with Sponsor or CRO; recruit, screen and enroll potential study subjects; participate in the conduct of audits; process and ship blood and specimens; schedule patient visits and any necessary testing; obtain records required to complete case report forms; conduct initiation, monitoring and close out visits with Sponsor of CRO; adhere to all PENN, ICF, and FDA guidelines; prepare and process all IRB documentation. The clinical research coordinator B will also manage clinical trials that involve hands-on, technologically advanced and special skill set involving investigational procedures with Radiology.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The clinical research coordinator B will manage the coordination of Phase I-IV multi-center clinical trials, including coordination, organization and maintenance of all documentation required by Sponsor or CRO as well as working with partnering institutions on creating multi-center budgets, managing invoicing,  and IRB paperwork under limited supervision and will need to use independent judgment; resolve data queries with Sponsor or CRO; recruit, screen and enroll potential study subjects; participate in the conduct of audits; process and ship blood and specimens; schedule patient visits and any necessary testing; obtain records required to complete case report forms; conduct initiation, monitoring and close out visits with Sponsor of CRO; adhere to all PENN, ICF, and FDA guidelines; prepare and process all IRB documentation.  The clinical research coordinator B will also manage clinical trials that involve hands-on, technologically advanced and special skill set involving investigational procedures with Radiology.  

Position Contingent Upon Funding

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Preferred:

Effective problem solving capabilities; effective communication and writing skills are necessary, as well as the ability to multi task and demonstrate ability to work as part of a team or independently. Knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations.  Experience with in patient population. special skill set involving investigational procedures is required with certain in patient studies.