Clinical Research Assistant A - Temporary

University of Pennsylvania

72d • $7 - $20

About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking three part-time Research Assistants to support a new NIH-funded R01 to study the role of libraries in the overdose crisis. Specifically, this project seeks to address the persistent gaps in naloxone access by using public libraries—a critical safety net and frequent site of overdoses—as a test case for overdose prevention. By building a national Public Libraries Cohort (PLC), the team will identify barriers and facilitators of naloxone uptake, track overdose outcomes, and test strategies to increase overdose reversal readiness in library settings. The Research Assistants will play a critical role in maintaining accurate contact information for libraries participating in the PLC, conducting telephone outreach, and supporting recruitment efforts. They will also manage and clean databases to ensure the integrity of data collected. To advance the project’s qualitative research aims, the Research Assistants will be trained in qualitative data analysis software and will contribute to the coding and analysis of extensive interview data. They will also receive training in qualitative interviewing techniques and conduct interviews as-needed. These positions are essential to expediting data collection and analysis and will contribute to the iterative process of qualitative data interpretation. Research Assistants will be integral members of the Cannuscio Lab, which regularly mentors students and trainees from across the university and the country.

Requirements

• High capacity to understand and synthesize complex scientific research.
• Strong ability to translate research for a lay audience.
• Comfortable delivering presentations/public speaking.
• Experience conducting literature reviews preferred.
• Ability to work in a self-guided, unstructured environment.
• High school required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred in health sciences, public health, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone outreach and recruitment of libraries into the Public Libraries Cohort (PLC), including validating and maintaining up-to-date contact information.
• Manage and clean project databases to ensure the accuracy and integrity of recruitment and study data.
• Conduct qualitative interviews with key stakeholders, following training in interviewing techniques, and assist in transcription and data management.
• Assist with qualitative data analysis, including coding and interpretation of interview transcripts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees