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University of Pennsylvania Looking for Clinical Researcher Coordinator A (Department of Gastroenterology) Full Time
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 Researcher Coordinator A
(Department of Gastroenterology)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A
Job Description
Summary
The CRCs primary position will be to recruit patients at the University of Pennsylvania for the LiverWatch, TEST and
other supported studies (PI/Serper). These are multi-year, multi-site investigations on technological interventions for patients with
advanced liver disease or recently underwent a liver transplant. The coordinator’s responsibilities will include maintaining and updating
IRB protocols, patient identification through an electronic health record, patient recruitment, ensuring completion of study activities by
study subjects, completion of case report forms, working with the study sponsors and coordinating site, and maintaining a recruitment log
and regulatory binder of study documents.
Position contingent upon funding.
Job Description
Job
Responsibilities
- Screen, recruit, and consent patients according to GCP and study protocol. Maintain study documents for
enrollment and data storage. - Schedule patients for study visits and meet with patients to perform necessary visit and study protocol
requirements. Perform necessary research data entry. - Prepare and process Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation including
submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse event reporting. Prepare, process, and organize all regulatory documentation. Work
with federal or private sponsors, and clinical research organizations (CROs). - Promptly communicate with study site investigators
and the research team to fulfill study commitments and contract requirements. - Supervise other coordinators working with the
investigator and ensure that the research team is updated and provided with the most current data regarding patient enrollment and study
procedures. - Participate in study team meetings, disease site group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance
meetings. - Educate patients and family members
- Facilitate conference calls and team communications when
necessary. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Effective problem solving capabilities. Effective
communication and writing skills. Ability to multitask. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently. Knowledge of IRB
and human research protection regulations preferred.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$37,220.00 –
$44,947.00 Annual 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
- Health, Life, and
Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care
and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. - Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your
spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition
assistance at other institutions. - Retirement: Penn offers 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. Choose from a wide variety
of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. - Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time
away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or
injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be. - Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of
long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to
provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health
and are subject to underwriting. - Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as
they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care
for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. - Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of
resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally. - University Resources: As a member of the Penn
community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether
it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin
Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family
can enjoy many of these activities for free. - Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation
and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free
and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other 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
Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal
commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. - Penn Home Ownership
Services: Penn offers 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. - Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse 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.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennH
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