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Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A
Job Description Summary
This position is in the Cardiac Electrophysiology Department which treats and studies the electrical component of the heart by way of ablation procedures and/or cardiac device implants (internal cardioverter defibrillator, pacemaker). The research coordinator will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and will be responsible for study coordination for industry studies, investigator-initiated studies, and multi-center research studies. They will facilitate, promote and ensure good clinical practice in the conduct of all research protocols in the Department. They will coordinate the screening of subjects, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples with related study documents, the collection of clinical data and data entry. Independently manage different phases of clinical trials. They may assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings, sponsor and investigator filings and research related presentations. Participate in study team meetings, site group meetings and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator, research manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. They will adhere to all University and other regulatory guidelines.
Job Description
This position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Clinical Research Coordinator A
This position is in the Cardiac Electrophysiology Department which treats and studies the electrical component of the heart, by way of ablation procedures and/or cardiac device implants (internal cardioverter defibrillator, pacemaker). The research coordinator will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and will be responsible for study coordination for industry studies, investigator-initiated studies, and multi-center research studies. They will coordinate the screening of subjects, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples with related study documents, the collection of clinical data and data entry. They may assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings, sponsor and investigator filings. They will work closely with the Principal Investigator, research manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience 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
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$46,500.00 - $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.
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