Clinical Research Coordinator

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee day-to-day trial operations, ensure GCP-compliant data management, and support investigators in organizing and compiling research data.

The role involves coordinating regulatory filings, IRB submissions, and patient enrollment, with an emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills within a busy clinical research environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of research experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; some clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and IRB processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of a clinical trial and ensure GCP compliance.
• Coordinate data collection, database management, and biospecimen processing.
• Maintain trial documentation and communicate issues to the Principal Investigator.
• Assist with regulatory filings, IRB submissions, and patient enrollment as needed.
• Provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to study protocols.

Skills

Database systems

Data reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Scientific writing

Education

High school diploma plus 5 years research experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Works under limited supervision and oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Performs a variety of research activities in support of clinical trials (including database management, biological specimen processing, and clerical duties) to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Recruits, assists with consenting subjects, and conducts study visits. Willing to perform routine operational tasks as needed and act as back-up coordinators on other clinical trials. Must have a good attention to detail as well as good interpersonal skills

Job Description

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Performs a variety of research, database, biospecimen collection, and processing, as well as clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering, and compiling clinical research data.

• Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s).
• Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patients' response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients.
• Assists Principal Investigator with regulatory body filings, including IRB submissions.
• May assist in the enrollment of human subjects.
• May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and the quality of information received.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Knowledge of and the ability to utilize technology tools to organize, store, and manage database systems.

Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data.

Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting research studies.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Scientific writing and reading skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma with at least 5 years of research experience OR

Bachelor's of science/master's degree preferred; Some clinical experience preferred

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 900 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance