Clinical Research Coordinator Nephrology/Opthalmology

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support vital clinical trials in a collaborative environment. This role involves working closely with Principal Investigators and managing multiple protocols while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. You will be integral in patient interactions, data management, and study logistics, contributing significantly to groundbreaking research. If you thrive in a dynamic team setting and are passionate about advancing healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical research coordinator experience required.
• Strong communication skills needed for diverse interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening and enrolling patients in clinical trials.
• Prepare IRB submissions and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

MS Office

OnCore

Florence electronic regulatory system

Epic EHR

Electronic Data Capture (eDC)

Job description

Description

Grade: T25

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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:

Responsibilities include assisting with screening, tracking and enrolling patients in active clinical trials; obtaining informed consent; scheduling and conducting study visits; preparing IRB submissions; acting as the primary contact for study sponsors and participants, processing and shipping laboratory specimens, interacting with study sponsors, faculty and staff, and collecting and entering study data into study database. The incumbent will schedule and participate in sponsor meetings and resolve queries in a timely fashion. Assist with start-up activities for new studies including feasibility review and pre-start up sponsor meetings.

Additional responsibilities include working independently to drive day to day research activities, supporting multiple active protocols simultaneously, assisting with investigator-initiated research, writing protocols, submitting studies to local and central IRBs, maintaining regulatory compliance and documentation, updating study records on clinicaltrials.gov, and working with multiple investigators while adhering with FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations and Temple policies. Performs other duties as assigned.

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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:

*Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and program participants.

*Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software including MS office.

*Ability to work independently or as a team with attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.

*Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

*Prior experience with IRB submissions both local and central.

*Prior experience with OnCore clinical trial management system, Florence electronic regulatory system

*Prior experience using Epic EHR.

*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.

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This is a grant-funded position.

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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

Job:Staff

Schedule:Full-time

Shift:Day Job

Employee Status:Regular