Clinical Research Coordinator B

Clinical Research Coordinator BThe primary function of this position is to coordinate clinical research studies in the division of nuclear medicine in the department of Radiology and provide support for research activities. This CRC B will join a group of research staff that supports nuclear medicine research including ongoing investigator initiated and industry sponsored trials and new studies that are in development or start up phases. This position will be taking over the coordination of a number of ongoing active trials involving investigational radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic use or PET imaging studies particularly in cancer, addiction, infection, cardiology and neurology. This position will be asked to work closely in conducting clinical trials with both Radiology investigators and investigators from referring departments (Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Psychiatry). The CRC B will be responsible for initiating and conducting participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, coordination and scheduling or research required procedures and visits and coordinating with the referring clinics to manage joint projects involving initial screening, scheduling of imaging visits and coordination of complex imaging visits involving multiple investigational radiopharmaceuticals and specialized blood and image analysis. For clinical trials with therapeutic interventions the CRC B will manage recruitment, coordination of therapy and follow up visits and data and regulatory management of study records. The CRC B will organize, maintain, and keep up-to-date all required research documentation – to include but not limited to source documentation, case report forms, and research records. The CRC B will collect, review and report study data by completing electronic or paper case report forms, electronic data entry and resolving data queries. The CRC B will be responsible for the abstraction of medical record information from subject's electronic medical records, interviews and/or questionnaires for entry into the research databases – including but not limited to RedCap, CTMS, Electronic data capture programs specified by study sponsors. The CRC B will be responsible for entering orders and scheduling study related visits in Pennchart and other radiology systems at Penn and sponsor provided electronic platform. Responsibilities include preparing and processing regulatory documents to all regulatory committees from study start up to study completion. Interacting with study sponsors, preparing and participating in study audits, clinical trial initiation visits, monitoring and closeout visits.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Position is contingent upon grant funding.Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School: Perelman School of MedicinePay Range: $53,418.00 - $53,418.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.Equal Opportunity Statement: The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Special Requirements Background checks may be 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.