Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neuroscience of Depression/Stress)

University of Pennsylvania

109d • $46,500 - $52,661

About The Position

The Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress at the University of Pennsylvania is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator, A or Clinical Research Coordinator B to join our team. The research coordinator will work full-time on a variety of research studies focused on the neuroscience of depression. The position is contingent on continued funding. CRC A: The research coordinator A will work closely with the principal investigator as well as other collaborating investigators and CNDS staff in carrying out CNDS research. S/he will be trained to conduct human neuroimaging research with a number of tools, including transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and psychophysiology tools such as electromyography and electrocardiography. S/he will also be trained to administer clinical scales with psychiatric patients. Primary responsibilities include collecting, maintaining, and organizing all questionnaires, assessments, demographic data, and imaging data of the participants. Additionally the coordinator will conduct recruitment, will screen and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol, and the coordinator will also perform regulatory duties such as preparation and submission of regulatory documents through the IRB (initial submissions, amendments, and continuations). The research coordinator should be interested in and capable of developing skills across a number of research methodologies, neuroimaging software, and data analysis tools. Work hours will include evenings and Saturdays as needed to accommodate MRI scan calendar openings. The coordinator will also be trained to administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). CRC B: The research coordinator B will work full-time on a variety of research studies focused on the neuroscience of depression. Primary duties include preparing protocols, informed consents, and advertisements. Additionally this position will coordinate study recruitment, screening study participants for inclusion in CNDS studies, scheduling and running study visits, administration of cognitive and psychological assessments, and accompanying participants to the neuroimaging scanners and running neuroimaging protocols. The research coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator and the data analysts in the implementation of study databases. The coordinator is also responsible for data collection and data management in accordance with study protocol and the maintenance of individual patient data, source documents, case report forms, and regulatory duties: prepare and submit regulatory documents through the IRB (initial submissions, amendments, continuations). The coordinator will also be trained to administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The research coordinator will be responsible for reviewing and entering the data into the study database and assisting with data analysis. He/she will also help with submitting recruitment reports to the NIH and will maintain the NCT website. The Research Coordinator will assist the PI in creating graphics for presentations and will provide support for Center seminars and meetings. The Research Coordinator will also assist with paper and grant references and submissions. Additionally, the Research Coordinator will work with senior clinical research coordinator to assure that each study is meeting expectations and that they are conducted in accordance with the specific clinical protocol as approved by the study team and in accordance with all regulatory organizations; manage the regulatory compliance of studies; oversee, supervise, and assist in drafting all reports and other communications required by the NIH or other sponsor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required for CRC A.
• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required for CRC B.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and organize all questionnaires, assessments, demographic data, and imaging data of the participants.
• Conduct recruitment and screen and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol.
• Perform regulatory duties such as preparation and submission of regulatory documents through the IRB.
• Prepare protocols, informed consents, and advertisements.
• Coordinate study recruitment and screening study participants for inclusion in CNDS studies.
• Schedule and run study visits, administer cognitive and psychological assessments.
• Accompany participants to the neuroimaging scanners and run neuroimaging protocols.
• Implement study databases in collaboration with the principal investigator and data analysts.
• Review and enter data into the study database and assist with data analysis.
• Help with submitting recruitment reports to the NIH and maintain the NCT website.
• Assist the PI in creating graphics for presentations and provide support for Center seminars and meetings.
• Assist with paper and grant references and submissions.
• Work with senior clinical research coordinator to ensure studies meet expectations and comply with protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• Generous retirement plans including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to University resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts and special services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work options.

What This Job Offers

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