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Clinical Trial Research Coordinator - Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium

Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033


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The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, is hiring a full-time Clinical Trial Research Coordinator. The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium (BCC) is an international clinical research sponsor and acts as a Contract Research Organization (CRO) of a network of 50+ hospitals across the US and Canada that participate in BCC's investigator-initiated clinical trials. This position supports clinical trial research across these 50+ hospital sites and has a specialized focus on research project operations including study methodologies, protocol development, logistical support, project management and timelines.

For more information on BCC visit our website: Home | Beat Childhood Cancer (beatcc.org)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Complete assigned projects, develop work plans, and oversee project phases to ensure effective and efficient workflow.Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulations throughout the trial life cycle.Develop and assist in administering regulatory compliance for the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium.Provide training and support to study site personnel on protocol requirements, study procedures, and regulatory compliance.Serve as a resource for study teams and investigators regarding study-related inquiries and issues. Maintains communication and contact lists across 50+ sites.Help to develop and maintain Study Specific Case Report Forms and study documents as well as verbiage in clinical trial protocols and supporting documents.Develop relationships with BCC and University staff, research collaborators, other BCC institutions, and regulators as necessary and in the best interests of the program. Teammate will evaluate and resolve issues or problems as they arise.Develop and implement new guidelines and procedures that will streamline the office operations.Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.Excellent organizational skills, multitasking and communication both written and spoken.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in REDCap data entry and experience working with central Institutional Review Boards (IRB). It is important that the candidate have experience working with a team, multiple Principal Investigators, and Phase I/II clinical trial projects. The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to multi-task while fostering an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experienceOr an equivalent combination of education and experienceThis is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background CheckPennsylvania Child Abuse HistoryFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$56,200.00 - $81,500.00

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