Clinical Research Coordinator - Pulmonary

Thomas Jefferson University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Research Coordinator to oversee day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in line with GCP. Duties include database management, biospecimen processing, and coordinating study visits to support investigators in collecting and organizing trial data.

The role involves recruiting and assisting with consent, maintaining regulatory filings, and communicating any adverse events to the study team.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with database management and data reporting.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day activities of a clinical trial to support investigators.
• Recruits and assists with consenting subjects and conducts study visits.
• Interacts with staff, maintains documentation, and reports adverse events.
• Assists with regulatory filings including IRB submissions.

Skills

Database management

Biospecimen processing

Data reporting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 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.

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Performs a variety of research, data base, 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 quality of information received.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. 4 years of relevant experience. 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 in a particular department or division of a company. Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers. Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

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This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 800-803 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.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.