Research Coordinator - Nephrology (Einstein)

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

The Research Coordinator will assist in the coordination of research activities within the definition of study protocols, recruitment of patients, assists withIRBpreparation and submission, prepares for study site visits, maintains all necessary records, and provides regular communication between the study principal investigator (PI) patients and other health care providers and researchers related to the study. There is an opportunity to work with diverse clinical specialties, on clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies within the Department of Medicine.

The Research Coordinator will instruct patients and/or family members in all aspects of participation within the clinical study. This is all under the direct supervision of the PI and other designated personnel.

Einsteinrsquo;s Department of Medicine has an established innovative research program with federal grants, academic research and clinical trials. There will be an opportunity to work on multiple research projects especially within Hepatology Division. An ideal candidate will have some experience in clinical research and regulatory work.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelorrsquo;s Level Degree required.
• Masters preferred. Course work in a social, behavioral science, or public health preferred.
• Some research experience in the past.