Job Details

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Position Number: 6386628
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Clinical Research Coordinator B

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 Research Coordinator B

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
The Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center is recruiting a full-time, experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to join its multidisciplinary team. Working with a diverse group of oncologists, palliative care clinicians, advanced practice nurses and other specialists, the clinical research coordinator will drive implementation of a study involving a collaborative model of palliative and oncology care for patients with advanced cancer.

The Clinical Research Coordinator will assume responsibility for day-to-day study coordination and operations. He or she will be the primary contact at the University of Pennsylvania for the Massachusetts General Hospital-based study team. The research coordinator will report to site PI Dr. Pallavi Kumar as well as the Assistant Director of Research Operations for the PAIR Center. Duties will include: screening medical records to identify eligible patients; recruiting oncology patients from the outpatient clinic; administering patient-reported outcome assessments with patients; collaborating with the palliative care team to schedule patient visits in accordance with the study protocol; maintaining study databases; and monitoring fidelity to the study protocol.

With support from the PI, the coordinator will maintain all regulatory clinical trial documents and protocols ensuring compliance with the Institutional Review Board, the Abramson Cancer Center Trial Management System, and Clinicaltrials.gov. This position will require the coordinator to communicate daily with the MGH-based study team and participate in weekly team meetings with the PI.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities include:

Managing all aspects of the study conduct and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of study procedures
Verifying patient eligibility for the study via medical chart reviews
Recruiting patients for study participation and obtaining informed consent
Coordinating study visits with patients and clinicians
Performing data collection (face-to-face surveys, chart reviews) and data quality assurance checks
Monitoring study inventory and purchasing supplies
Maintaining study data using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) or other programs.
Preparing study reports, annual reviews, and Institutional Review Board documentation
Liaising with key stakeholders, including communication with study Sponsors and attending study team meetings
Monitoring and evaluating protocol compliance
Assisting with data analysis and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Qualified applicants must be comfortable working in diverse medical settings, be able to work independently, have excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills, and have an interest in working with patients with a serious illness which often portends a poor prognosis.

Additionally, qualified applicants should be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment, often reporting to multiple stakeholders and collaborating with other clinical research coordinators. Ideal candidates will have an attention to detail, the ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills.

Applicants ideally should have at least one year of experience in recruiting seriously ill patients (preferably with a cancer diagnosis) to clinical trials. Comfort with discussing the role of palliative care and working with patients/families who may be distressed is a crucial part of this role.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. While not mandatory, proficiencies in analysis software (e.g., STATA, NVivo) and skills in statistical programming are beneficial.

A bachelor's degree is required, preferentially focusing in the social or health sciences. Previous experience in research is strongly preferred. A background or interest in psychology, medicine, nursing or public health is preferred, but not required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$52,500.00 - $52,661.00 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, 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.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment 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.
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