Precision Oncology Research Coordinator | Data & Compliance

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a diverse oncology research portfolio and advance patient care and scientific discovery through expert coordination of clinical studies.

The role includes developing databases, managing regulatory paperwork (IRB, Clinical Trials Office), assisting with grants, overseeing study timelines, coordinating with sponsors and investigators, and ensuring compliant documentation and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in clinical research coordination.
• Master's degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience in academic or healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain research databases with data management plans and QA activities.
• Prepare, review, submit, and maintain regulatory documentation (e.g., IRB, Clinical Trials Office).
• Assist with grant and proposal preparation, award administration, and research submissions.
• Provide operational oversight for clinical research projects, including timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
• Coordinate research activities across multidisciplinary teams and external sponsors/collaborating institutions.
• Develop study-specific SOPs, workflow processes, manuals, and documentation.
• Organize meetings, trainings, and presentations; prepare agendas and facilitate training sessions.
• Monitor study progress, identify and resolve issues, and generate reports for investigators.
• Manage study budgets and resources; track expenses and process financial transactions per guidelines.
• Maintain records for personnel certifications, training completion, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote data capture

Mobile technology familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support a diverse oncology research portfolio and advance patient care and scientific discovery through expert coordination of clinical studies.

The role includes developing databases, managing regulatory paperwork (IRB, Clinical Trials Office), assisting with grants, overseeing study timelines, coordinating with sponsors and investigators, and ensuring compliant documentation and budget