Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (OBGYN - Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center)

The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is the largest private employer in Philadelphia. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the U.S. News & World Report survey, Penn offers a unique working environment with 12 highly-regarded schools and a beautiful urban campus. Philadelphia provides rich cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.

About the Role

The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of study coordination for the Penn Pregnancy & Perinatal Research Center, including subject recruitment, data entry, biospecimen collection, subject visits, follow-up, and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Detailed screening of patients for eligibility across multiple studies.
• Consenting patients into multiple studies.
• Collaborating with the clinical team to provide a positive patient encounter.
• Providing clinical services, including phlebotomy and obtaining biospecimens as required by protocol.
• Intercepting and responding to study participants' phone calls.
• Performing telephone follow-up per study protocol.
• Data collection and management in accordance with study protocol, including maintenance of source documents and case report forms.
• Collecting and reporting timely, valid, and accurate data while maintaining individual patient records.
• Maintaining study compliance and integrity through collaboration with nurse coordinators, investigators, and patients.
• Responding to database queries and chart reviews as necessary.
• Coordinating with community partners to encourage recruitment and retention.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Clinical Research Coordinator B will additionally perform the following duties:

• Coordinate scheduling of study participant visits with study investigators and nurse practitioners as per protocol.
• Ensure all tests and assessments at each visit are performed, report adverse events, and ensure review and appropriate follow-up by the investigator.
• Prepare detailed documentation of study activities.

Position contingent upon continued funding.

Requirements

Position requires a highly motivated, articulate individual with excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate should possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong planning, organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Clinical Research Coordinator A: BS degree and 1-2 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Clinical Research Coordinator B: BS degree and 2-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Assistance: Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement Plans: Generous retirement plans with options to save on a pre-tax or Roth basis, including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental plans with investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations, personal affairs, illness, or injury.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services at home, in the community, or in a nursing facility, with no underwriting requirements if applied for at hiring.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to support work-life balance, health, and family care.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources to advance personally and professionally.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, and cultural/recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Creative approaches to work hours, locations, and job structures to promote work-life balance.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loans for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses for up to two adoptions per household.

Pay

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education, with a range of $47,313.00 - $53,418.00 annually. Salaries are aligned with external market data and internal peer data at Penn.

Department: Perelman School of Medicine
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania