Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious institution recognized for its leadership in education, research, and innovation. They are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and implement biomarker-driven clinical trials aimed at advancing cancer treatment. The role involves patient recruitment, data management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of clinical studies.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement patient recruitment into studies (decide on which strategies are best, review medical records of upcoming new and return patient clinic visits, reach out to potential referring physicians, approach potential subjects in clinic or contact them by phone). Participate in clinic to explain a trial and conduct informed consent with the patient and family. Coordinate visits, lab blood draws and tissue acquisition
- Coordinate and implement biomarker-driven clinical trials and registries. Complete relevant training in the conduct of research studies involving human subjects, processing and shipping biospecimens. Organize and assist in the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring, internal and external auditing, and study close-out visits. Interface with regulatory authorities, sponsors and cooperative groups
- Abstract data from electronic medical records., accurately and efficiently enter data into spreadsheets, REDCap and sponsor databases Organize and maintain electronic case report forms and other documentation. Update/maintain study record in the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) in real-time. Complete case report forms within 5 business days of subject visits and resolve data queries within 10 days of issuance
- Participate in sponsor meetings. Coordinate and participate in core study team, disease-site group and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. Provide regular study and enrollment updates to the research team. Attend all project meetings, weekly Tumor Board conferences, weekly Airway Research Huddle and bi-weekly Airway Portfolio Research meetings where potential subjects for research studies are discussed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Experience screening and consenting patients is required
- Prior experience with REDCap is required
- Knowledge of thoracic malignancies is a plus
- Prior experience with abstraction of medical data from EPIC (Penn Chart) is highly valued
- Venipuncture experience is valued but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills like empathy, communication, and patience are desirable
Benefits
- 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
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare
- Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance here at Penn for you, your spouse, and your dependent children
- Tuition assistance at other institutions for your dependent children
- Generous retirement plans to help you save for your future
- Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis
- A wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year
- Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) to help cover some of the costs of long-term care services
- Wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance
- An array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
- Substantial savings on goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks
- Flexible work options offering creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments
- A forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements
- Reimbursement for eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household
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