Clinical Research Assistant

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Summary:

• The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will support the facilitation and conduct of departmental clinical research efforts and support the clinical research team by performing a variety of research, database and administrative duties in support of clinical trials to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received.

Responsibilities:

• Documenting/Recording/Processing Information. Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• Enter data timely that is generated by clinical research subject visits in compliance with contractual requirements, i.e., within 3-5 days after the visit.
• Checking all study databases for queries to data entries and responding to those queries in a timely manner per study agreements.
• Effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers, providers, study monitors and other entities as required for data entry and management i.e., by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Assist the Research Team with administrative tasks such as scheduling subjects for appointments & procedures, preparing for study/audit visits, processing & shipping biological specimens, maintaining charts, binders, and research supplies.
• Assist in maintaining regulatory and compliance documentation as requested.
• Other duties as required.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Preferred)
• 2+ years Medical/Clinical Experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.