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. 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 Research Coordinator B Job Profile Title Clinical Research Coordinator B Job Description Summary This position's primary function is to facilitate, promote, and ensure good clinical practice in the conduct of all research protocols in the The Clinical Research Coordinator B will manage all aspects of clinical research including subject recruitment, detailed data entry and analysis, subject visits and follow-up, and regulatory documentation for research protocols in the Division of Rheumatology. They will participate in grant proposal development and drafting manuscripts. The individual will assume the lead role to ensure implementation of and adherence to protocols and train and mentor other research staff. Job Description Daily coordination of multiple sponsored studies and investigator-initiated research. Recruit, screen, and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol. Schedule patient visits and any necessary testing/specimen collection. Monitor patients per protocol requirements and ensure adherence to protocol requirements. Process and ship blood, urine, tissue, and serum specimens. Perform study-related phlebotomy procedures. Prepare and process Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and adverse event reporting. Prepare, process, and organize all regulatory documentation. Interact with federal or private sponsors, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs. Resolve regulatory-related queries with IRB, study-sponsors and CROs. Coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by the sponsor or CRO including source documentation, case report forms, and research charts. Collect, review and report study data, complete case report forms, enter data, and resolve data queries with sponsors and CROs. Participate in research planning, protocol development, site initiation, monitoring, audit and close-out activities. Participate in grant proposal development including literature searches, data analysis, budget formulation. Assist with authoring manuscripts, reports, and presentations outlining study impact and findings. Facilitate data collection and presentation materials for use in manuscripts, newsletters, and other print media. Teach, train, and mentor existing and new team members on research processes in general as well as specific projects. Perform additional duties as assigned. **Position contingent upon funding.** Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience is required Working Conditions Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less
