NEUROLOGY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA RESEARCH COORDINATOR

The Department of Neurology is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator A to support the Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics (CNT) in investigator-sponsored and clinical trials research in epilepsy. The primary responsibility of the coordinator will be managing all regulatory aspects of the CNT protocols, subject tracking and communicating subject information and data to research groups, and collecting and maintaining all of the subjects’ clinical data abstracted from primary medical records.

With minimal supervision, this coordinator will be primary responsible for:
1) preparation and processing of all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation through the IRB and defined regulatory authorities, including initial submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, consent form drafting, and adverse event reporting.
2) subject data tracking, subject consenting, and facilitating communication among various coordinators and collaborating research teams to ensure the integrity of the protocols is maintained and that all clinical data queries are answered in a timely manner. S/he will be responsible for working independently with external group staff to find the datasets appropriate for studies and harmonizing the data.
3) maintaining our primarily observational research database (REDCap) of clinical data abstracted from primary medical records. This includes collecting, entering, organizing, and maintaining all documentation required including source documentation, case report forms, and research charts. CRC will assure the accuracy of all study documentation, personnel documentation, and recruitment logs. CRC will oversee compliance and access with respect to HIPAA and applicable CFR, and will contribute to process improvement and development of SOPs and case report forms. This requires an understanding and interpretation of data arising from observational research studies.
4) participating in study team meetings, attending surgical case conference at Penn and CHOP, and engaging in ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. CRC will assist in the monitoring of external sites and the management of multisite trials while adhering to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA and GCP guidelines.
5) seeking guidance when faced with challenges and actively serving as backup support for other CNT CRCs
6) engaging in administrative activity as needed and performing other duties as assigned

A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 to 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience are required. At least two years of research experience preferred. 
Prior experience with IRB guidelines, policies, human subject research practices and appropriate professional skills in the execution of research protocols highly preferred. The position requires a highly motivated, articulate individual with excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with clinicians, researchers, patients, and families. The coordinator will demonstrate the utmost respect and courtesy for patients and their families and exhibit a compassionate and professional demeanor in performance of their duties. The candidate should possess the ability to work independently on complex projects and also as part of a team. Must be detail oriented, have strong planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing capabilities and be capable of problem solving issues as they arise but willing to seek help as appropriate to complete the work accurately and efficiently.
- Experience in submitting IRB applications and knowledge of human research protection regulations is highly preferred. 
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience with database programs (REDCap and SQL) and operating in a linux environment is preferred, but, minimally, the willingness to learn these skills is required. 
- Basic understanding of or interest in neuroscience is preferred.

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2. * What is your highest level of education completed?
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3. * How many years of experience do you have related to this position?
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4. * Do you have experience using Redcap?
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5. * Do you have previous database experience?
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6. * Do you have prior experience with an IRB?
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Applicant Documents

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1. Resume

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1. Cover Letter

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