Clinical Research Coordinator B/C ( BioBank Research Studies)

$52,661 - $60,813/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Research Coordinator B/C position at the University of Pennsylvania involves assisting research teams in the recruitment and implementation of Penn-funded research studies, particularly focusing on BioBank research. The role requires collaboration with research teams to manage participant recruitment, informed consent, data management, and regulatory compliance, while also providing support in grant proposals and manuscript development.

Responsibilities

• Lead all screening, recruitment, and consent protocols for research studies
• Administer surveys repeatedly over time with seriously ill patients and their family members
• Conduct interviews and record clinical office visits with patients and family members
• Perform qualitative data analysis on office visit and interview transcripts
• Maintain study databases and data tracking systems using REDCap
• Attend research team meetings
• Maintain regulatory compliance and IRB documentation
• Manage and oversee the work of students and research assistants
• Maintain relationships and collaborate with external health system partners and community organizations
• Establish study databases
• Track and maintain study progress through report preparation and supervision of junior research coordinators
• Assist PI and manager with other programmatic activities, including grant proposal submissions and manuscript development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of clinical trial/clinical research experience for CRC B
• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of clinical/clinical research experience for CRC C
• Experience with qualitative research methods and working with institutional review boards
• Expertise in REDCap or database management strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn REDCap and qualitative research methods
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work closely with diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals
• Highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Prior qualitative research work is preferred
• Demonstrated abilities to work with people experiencing distress and community organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition assistance for employees and their families
• Generous retirement plans
• Substantial time away from work
• Long-term care insurance
• Wellness and work-life resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to University resources and cultural activities
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff
• Flexible work hours
• Adoption assistance reimbursement.