Clinical Research Assistant A/B (Department of Medicine)
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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Assistant A/B (Department of Medicine)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Assistant A
Job Description Summary
As part of the Department of Medicine, the DOM Clinical Trials Unit supports a diverse group of investigators, involving work on a wide spectrum of clinical trials ranging from phase I to IV, investigator and industry initiated, different disease states and varying complexities. Research assistants will work in all phases of subject recruitment, enrollment, and execution of clinical trials. Our projects occur throughout the Department of Medicine including Cardiology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Translational Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, General Medicine, Sleep, HemOnc, Endocrine, Renal and Geriatrics. To learn more about DOM CTU visit https://www.med.upenn.edu/pennctu/.
Job Description
Clinical Research Assistant A: Clinical Research Assistant A will perform research and administrative tasks for research projects and clinical trials within the Penn Department of Medicine’s Clinical Trials Unit. The person will support a diverse group of investigators, involving work on a wide spectrum of clinical trials ranging from phase I to IV, investigator and industry initiated, different disease states and varying complexities. Involvement in trials will range from several weeks to serving as the primary research assistant for a study handling all research assistant activities such as:
Prescreen, recruit, consent (minimal risk) and screen patients according to protocol; Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing; Organize and help maintain study documentation, includes source documentation, case report forms, research charts, and study logs; Prepare for study visits including labeling and creating visit packets; Collect and review study data; Process and ship study specimens including blood and urine; Escort patients to research visits; Participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training; Perform general administrative duties to support the DOM Clinical Trials Unit; Hours may include evenings or weekend as necessary.
Clinical Research Assistant B: Clinical Research Assistant B is expected to perform the duties above with less supervision from the study team. In addition to above, will be expected to do more in-depth prescreening and review of medical records, data entry, and conduct study visits and procedures autonomously.
***Contingent upon funding***
Qualifications
Must be organized and able to prioritize; effective communication and writing skills; strong time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
CRA-A
High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
2 to 4 years of experience in clinical research, preferred.
CRA-B: High School diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required. BA/BS and 1 year of clinical research experience preferred.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$16.60 – $19.37 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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