Senior Research Associate (Recruitment Only)

The Senior Research Associate, in collaboration with the Principal Investigators at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of clinical trials in the assigned department. Primary responsibilities include the coordination of study enrollment; oversight of study protocols; and submission of research activities per IRB regulations. The incumbent will establish and maintain databases of subjects; monitor data collection for accuracy; process informed consent paperwork; and ensure that study payment is processed and received in a timely fashion. Additional responsibilities include working independently to drive day-to-day research activities; monitoring and tracking expenditures; supporting multiple active protocols simultaneously; and working with multiple investigators while adhering with FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in life science, health professions or related field and four years of directly related clinical research coordinator experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

*Demonstrated computer and data entry skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite software programs.

*Demonstrated knowledge of IRB protocols and processes.

*Strong written and verbal communication skills.

*Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and program participants.

*Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

*Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

*Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to adhere to project deadlines.

*Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.

*Ability to work evenings/weekends hours as needed.

Preferred:

*Experience with eDC database.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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