Clinical Research Coordinator - Sr.

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a dedicated clinical research professional to oversee day-to-day trial activities in accordance with GCP. You will coordinate protocol activities, screen and enroll participants, manage data, and prepare regulatory documents for IRB reviews.

The role involves training staff, developing workflows, and participating in cross-functional work groups to ensure compliant operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• GCP compliant oversight of day-to-day trials under supervision.
• Experience preparing IRB and regulatory submissions.
• Strong ability to train staff and develop workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day activities of a clinical trial per GCP.
• Trains and supervises research staff on trial procedures.
• Prepares materials for IRB and regulatory bodies.
• Maintains subject logs and tracks study-related expenses.
• Ensures data is collected and stored per GCP.
• Maintains documentation of all patient data.

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

IRB documentation

Data management

Education

SoCRA Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Works independently or with minimal supervision to oversee the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Runs portions of clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. May also assist with the orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the development of workflows, training documents, SOP/guidance document revision. Participates in work groups.

Job Description Summary

Works independently or with minimal supervision to oversee the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Runs portions of clinical trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, biological specimen management, preparation for monitoring visits, and regulatory and/or IRB document preparation. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. May also assist with the orientation and training of new staff. Assists in the development of workflows, training documents, SOP/guidance document revision. Participates in work groups.

Job Duties

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP).
• Trains and supervises research staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP.
• Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate subject log, tracks expenses, submits appropriate documentation to Grant Administrator on a monthly basis for payment due for visits on all studies.
• Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP.
• Organizes and maintains documentation of all patient data.
• Designs electronic capture databases, if appropriate, and manage all the data collected.
• May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED 5 years
• High School Diploma/ GED and SoCRA 6 years of clinical research experience or 2 years with Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of clinical research experience or 1 year with Master’s Degree and 1 year clinical research experience.

Additional Qualifications

• SoCRA Certification

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.

Job Description Disclaimer

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

1015 Chestnut 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.

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.

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.

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.