Clinical Research Coordinator A/b

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B - (DBEI/CCEB)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

This position will assist in the coordination of multiple research projects, which may include clinical trials and observational studies focused on lung transplantation. Tasks include but are not limited to the screening of patients, obtaining informed consent, collection, processing and storage of biological samples, and collection and entry of patient reported data and clinical information from medical record review. The CRC will assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and will be responsible for the organization of study documentation. The CRC will also work closely with the research team to accomplish study goals, identify problems and develop solutions.

**Job Description**:
Clinical Research Coordinator A: The clinical research coordinator (CRC) will coordinate and implement research projects focused on lung transplantation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Screening, recruiting, and consenting patients according to protocol
- Scheduling patient study visits
- Conducting patient study visits
- Collecting study data, completing case report forms, entering data into study databases and resolving data entry errors/queries
- Assisting with regulatory submissions
- Communicating with study team members
- Organizing and maintaining all documentation
- Collecting and processing study specimens
- Participating in reoccurring study team meetings
- Showing vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity
- Adhering to all University of Pennsylvania and GCP guidelines

Clinical Research Coordinator B: In addition to the above, the CRC-B will establish workflows, pathways, and methods to operationalize protocols, regularly prepare, draft, and submit regulatory correspondences, and mentor/train less experienced research staff in the completion of their duties when required. The CRC B will have less supervision and will need to use more independent judgment when managing their assigned research studies.

Position is contingent upon funding.

**Qualifications**:
Clinical Research Coordinator A: Bachelor’s degree required and 1-2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Clinical Research Coordinator B: Bachelor’s degree required and 2-4 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Regulatory experience preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$37,220.00 - $56,087.33

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