Temple University Health System·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates and facilitates clinical research protocols, including specimen collection, handling, and shipment according to IATA guidelines. Ensures protocol compliance, participant safety, data quality, and effective recruitment for clinical trials.
This position supports the Fox Chase Cancer Center Office of Clinical Research at Temple University Hospital, Main Campus or East Norriton and Buckingham Campuses.
Coordinates and facilitates the conduct of clinical research protocols, which includes the collection and handling of research specimens, documentation and shipment following IATA guidelines.
Provides leadership in the management and operation of clinical research protocols to ensure research participant recruitment and accrual, protocol compliance, research participant safety and data quality.
Coordinates data management for satellite location.
In addition, this position is expected to interact with the institutional investigators, other members of the healthcare team, service line members and research participants/families in a manner, which supports the conduct of clinical trials.Flexibility in work schedule when possible must be maintained to ensure coverage of study responsibilities.
IATA Certification class will be provided within 3 months from date of hire.
Education Bachelor's Degree Required Graduate Level Classes or Degree in a relevant program Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
Experience 2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferably oncology or clinical trials Required 2 years experience with oncology clinical trials Preferred 1 year experience performing phlebotomy and specimen processing Preferred General Experience and knowledge of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy administration Preferred
Licenses Cert Clin Research Coordinator Preferred Cert Clin Research Prof Preferred Cert Clin Research Associate Preferred
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in oncology or clinical trials. Preferred qualifications include certifications in clinical research and experience with phlebotomy and specimen processing.
Market context
Clinical Research Coordinator roles in Pennsylvania are often competitive because employers look for candidates with healthcare experience, and oncology or clinical trials exposure can strengthen an application. For this Temple Health–Main Campus role, a bachelor’s degree and two years in a healthcare setting are required, while phlebotomy experience and clinical research certifications are preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your resume to show research coordination, patient-facing work, and any trial-related tasks.