Clinical Research Specialist-Gastroenterology

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine's Medicine/Gastroenterology Department is searching for a Clinical Research Specialist to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T24
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Salary Range: Up to $52,000.00 per year

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

This role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP! Current employees can earn up to $500! Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.

Job Details:
*This position will be on-site
*This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling
*This is a grant funded position

Position Summary:
The Gastroenterology Section in the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing research projects which may include NIH studies, industry clinical trials, and investigator-initiated studies of gastrointestinal motility, gastrointestinal transit, and gastroparesis. In this capacity, this person will work closely with the principal investigator on projects which will involve assessing gastrointestinal motility such as gastric emptying scintigraphy, liquid nutrient drink testing, electrogastrography, and pyloric impedance planimetry. The applicant should be energetic, and willing to work with others on a variety of projects. Responsibilities include patient recruitment, screening, obtaining informed consent, and enrolling research subjects in clinical trials, scheduling study visits, coordinating and performing research-related tests, data collection, data entry and regulatory submissions (IRB). This position will play a critical part in the success of the clinical trials and must be able to work independently and within a team. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you will also have the opportunity to advance your career through our structured career ladder.

At Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine, you will be part of a nationally recognized, state-of-the-art research community that is driving innovation in patient care. Our clinical research programs span a wide range of disciplines and provide coordinators with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies that directly impact the health and well-being of diverse populations. With access to advanced resources, collaborative teams, and a strong commitment to excellence, Temple offers an ideal environment for Clinical Research Coordinators to grow their careers while shaping the future of medicine.

This is a grant-funded position and requires a background check. Clinical Research Coordinators may be hired for a specific department or as a pooled coordinator. Hybrid work options may be considered depending on study and departmental needs.

Required Education and Experience:
*Bachelor's degree in a life science or other health professions field and a minimum of two years of related experience.
*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities:
The Clinical Research Specialist supports study coordination activities under the direction of senior staff, following established protocols and procedures. The Specialist performs routine tasks to help ensure the accurate and compliant execution of clinical research projects and refers decisions requiring interpretation of policies or procedures to the Clinical Research Coordinator or other supervisors.

*Assist with conducting clinical trials and clinical research studies
*Primary contact for research subjects
*Manage data collection, data entry, and processing
*Performing clinical tests such as electrogastrography, liquid nutrient drink test
*Present project updates at clinical research meetings
*Day to day management of research project activities
*Register subjects in OnCore
*Perform research billing review when required
*IRB submissions
*Maintain regulatory paperwork and subject binders
*Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Office Suite software programs.
*Aptitude in professionalism
*Excellent written and oral communications skills
*Ability to work evenings/weekends hours as needed.
*Knowledge of medical terminology
*Able to resolve problems/issues
*Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and research participants
*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
*Ability to work independently or as a team with excellent attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
*Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.
*Strong time management skills

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
*Prior experience with IRB submissions.
*Prior experience processing and shipping biological samples.
*Prior phlebotomy certification or willing to learn.
*Prior experience with RedCap, OnCore CTMS, Epic Research and Florence eBinders.
*Prior Electronic Data Capture (eDC) data entry skills.
*Prior research experience in a healthcare setting.
*Prior research experience with NIH sponsored research studies, industry clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research studies.

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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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