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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B (Abramson Cancer Center)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide research support for the conduct of a minimum of two studies: 1) the NCI Cervical Cancer ‘Last Mile’ Initiative ‘Self-collection for HPV testing to Improve Cervical Cancer Prevention’ (SHIP) Trial and 2) the Breast Cancer Research Foundation funded “A pilot cluster randomized controlled study (RCT) of “Just ASKTM” to increase cancer clinical trial participations for all patients with breast cancer”. The SHIP Trial seeks to collect research evidence to inform regulatory approvals for HPV testing by self-collection for cervical cancer screening in the United States. Self-collection approaches under evaluation in the SHIP Trial include specific self-collection device/HPV testing assay combinations and their associated instructions for use (IFU) and specimen processing steps submitted for regulatory review to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by various industry sponsors. Evidence from the SHIP Trial is expected to inform FDA’s pre- and post-regulatory approval considerations. The pilot cluster RCT of ASCO-ACCC’s “Just ASK™” unconscious bias training will determine feasibility (including recruitment and dropout rates) of RCT, the cluster design effect and the variance, and minimal clinical importance difference in the primary outcome, oncologist discussion of breast cancer clinical trials (CCTs) and explore factors associated with applying the “Just ASKTM” framework in the practice setting.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

+ The research coordinator will have the following specific responsibilities:

+ Screen and identify patients referred for colposcopy or LEEP at the Dickens and Penn OBGyn Associations (POGA) clinics and are also eligible for the SHIP trial and subsequently schedule study appointments with patients who agree to participate.

+ Attend in-person study visits to consent and enroll patients in the SHIP trial as well as facilitate study activities including questionnaires, self-collection, and clinician collection.

+ Collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data (managed on DFweb, REDCap and Velos) and conduct data queries as needed. Update/maintain study record in the Clinical Trials Management System (CRMS aka Velos) in real-time including study status, screening logs, serious adverse events and subject enrollment status. Maintain clinical trial databases by completing case report forms within 5 business days of subject visits and resolving data queries within 5-7 days of issuance. These timelines may be shortened during periods of data lock or in preparation for abstract/manuscript submission.

+ Collaborate with SHIP study team to facilitate proper shipment of study samples in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) standards.

+ Participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with PI and Sponsor and SHIP team meetings to review the study status. Prepare agendas and record minutes for circulation. Present regular updates to the research team and sponsor.

+ Adhere to the requirements of the University of Pennsylvania, GCP, FDA and all applicable regulatory bodies.

+ For the Just ASK cluster RCT, the coordinator will recruit teams of breast cancer providers at all six of the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC)’s hospitals, oversee their randomization to Just ASK training (intervention) or control and assure that team members complete the training, study procedures which include questionnaires and in-depth interviews.

+ Collect and manage quantitative data from the Just ASK cluster RCT (managed in REDCap) and use N-Vivo to support the analysis of qualitative data to determine the intervention effectiveness, identify barriers and facilitators to intervention implementation, and analyze aspects of the dialogue between patient and provider that lead to participation in breast cancer trials.

+ Other responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Position is contingent upon continued funding. Some work occurs outside of regular business hours as well as off-campus.

Qualifications:

The coordinator (1) may be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master's degree a plus." ; (2) will receive training by the study’s clinical research coordinator and PI. Prior patient oriented research experience is not required but a plus if present ; (3) Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills; (3) Must have the ability to learn new methods quickly and multi-task; (4) Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; (5) Knowledge or experience in oncology preferred but not required; (6) Ability to work flexible hours; (7) Possess working knowledge of the IRB and human research protection regulations and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical (Research) Practice (GCP) Guidelines. Therefore, at minimum, the coordinator must have documented completion of CITI training. (7) The coordinator should have documentation of HIPAA training (required yearly).

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$52,500.00 - $58,059.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

+ Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

+ Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

+ Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

+ Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

+ Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

+ Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

+ Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

+ University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

+ Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

+ Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

+ Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

+ Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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The University of Pennsylvania’s special character is reflected in the wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community and help create an educational and working environment that best supports the University’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.