Clinical Research Coordinator Nephrology/Opthalmology

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support clinical trials in Nephrology and Ophthalmology. This role involves planning, executing, and managing trials while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a strong background in clinical research coordination. You'll work closely with investigators and sponsors, interact with diverse populations, and maintain study integrity. This position offers hybrid work opportunities and a chance to make a significant impact in the medical research field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical research coordinator experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening, tracking, and enrolling patients in clinical trials.
• Act as the primary contact for study sponsors and participants.
• Drive day-to-day research activities, supporting multiple protocols.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team

Ability to operate standard office equipment/software

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions

Tools

OnCore clinical trial management system

Florence electronic regulatory system

Epic EHR

Electronic data capture (eDC)

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Coordinator Nephrology/Ophthalmology (25000844)

Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Director, CRORA in collaboration with the Principal Investigators to provide research support requiring the application of standard clinical research practices. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Clinical Trials for both the Department of Medicine/section of Nephrology and Ophthalmology departments at the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Assisting with screening, tracking, and enrolling patients in active clinical trials.
2. Obtaining informed consent.
3. Scheduling and conducting study visits.
4. Preparing IRB submissions.
5. Acting as the primary contact for study sponsors and participants.
6. Processing and shipping laboratory specimens.
7. Interacting with study sponsors, faculty, and staff.
8. Collecting and entering study data into study database.
9. Scheduling and participating in sponsor meetings and resolving queries in a timely fashion.
10. Assisting with start-up activities for new studies including feasibility review and pre-start up sponsor meetings.
11. Working independently to drive day to day research activities, supporting multiple active protocols simultaneously.
12. Assisting with investigator-initiated research, writing protocols, submitting studies to local and central IRBs, maintaining regulatory compliance and documentation.
13. Updating study records on clinicaltrials.gov.
14. Working with multiple investigators while adhering to FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations and Temple policies.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in life science or health professions field and at least three years of directly related clinical research coordinator experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and program participants.
2. Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software including MS office.
3. Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
4. Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

1. Prior experience with IRB submissions both local and central.
2. Prior experience with OnCore clinical trial management system, Florence electronic regulatory system.
3. Prior experience using Epic EHR.
4. Prior experience using electronic data capture (eDC).

Hybrid work opportunities may be available. Duration and arrangements at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

This position requires a background check and Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

This is a grant-funded position.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kresge Science Hall

Temple University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v.

If you require assistance completing your application, please call 215-204-4008 or email [e-mail].