Clinical Research Assistant B

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides general support for clinical trials coordinated within the unit
• Supports and interacts with clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and clinical research nurse (CRNs)
• Aids in identifying routine potential problems and communicating with appropriate members of the research team
• Attends study related meetings and conference calls
• Aids investigators with publications and presentations
• Aids in obtaining appropriate signatures for regulatory forms
• Aids in the preparation of documents needed for initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits with sponsors and/or clinical research organizations; includes clerical support, copying, gathering information
• Organizes and maintains documentation, case report forms, and study binders required by sponsor or Clinical Research Organization (CRO) as directed by Supervisor, CRN, or CRC
• Aids in obtaining records required to complete case report forms
• Aids study teams with data entry and data query resolution
• Aids in preparing and submitting regulatory documents (including continuing review, amendments, and adverse event reporting) to the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board; includes making copies per IRB requirements and delivering documents to the IRB
• Maintains telephone follow-up with all study patients as dictated by protocol in a timely manner
• Reports and maintains documentation of all follow-up calls in source documents/database as designated in the protocol
• Aids in email and other clerical duties as requested by CRC, CRN, or Supervisor
• Screens for potential patients for research studies and collaborates and confers with PI, clinical research nurse or clinical research coordinator for final approval of the potential patient as a candidate for the study
• Prepares study related research lab kits
• Covers research specimen collection and delivery
• Coordinates research specimen collection and delivery
• Processes and ships blood, urine, and serum specimens for clinical trials
• Aids in hospital and campus pick-ups and deliveries
• Aids in resolving regulatory related queries with IRB, CRO, and sponsors
• Performs additional duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Effective problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, life, and flexible spending accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement plans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Work-life resources
• University resources
• Discounts and special services
• Flexible work hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services
• Adoption Assistance

Pay

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.

Schedule

The position is contingent upon funding.