Clinical Research Coordinator A/B
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
•$47,313 - $53,418•Onsite
About The Position
The Penn Memory Center conducts and participates in a wide range of studies related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead or substantially assist other coordinators in the execution of longitudinal cohort studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Position contingent upon funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.
- Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- The candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical research strongly preferred.
- Experience and/or interest in working with older adults and experience with administering cognitive assessments strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with IRB guidelines, human subject research practices, and appropriate professional skills in the execution of research protocols is a plus.
- The candidate should possess the ability to delegate work among team members and lead in training activities of new staff.
Responsibilities
- Screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects using GCP guidelines
- Implementing various research protocols and guidelines.
- Scheduling and conducting research visits, including order MRI and PET scans and escorting participants to scans
- Administrating standardized neuropsychological assessments and semi-structured clinical interviews
- Processing and shipping biological samples
- Maintaining and entering data into research databases containing patient/participant information
- Assisting or leading in the preparation and submission of IRB documents
- Assist in the coordination of federally funded and industry-sponsored studies, which includes the recruitment and retention of potential research participants.
- Assisting with imaging visits, blood processing, database management, and attending regular team meetings.
- Independently lead the coordination of federally funded and industry-sponsored studies.
- Creating invoices, independently preparing and submitting IRB documents, training and delegating tasks to other coordinators, and cleaning/submitting large data sets to study databases.
- The CRC B will be expected to perform other duties as reasonably assigned.
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- tuition assistance here at Penn
- tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- generous retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance
- an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- free and discounted admission and memberships to arts and cultural centers and museums
- substantial savings on other goods and services
- flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
