Clinical Research Coordinator A - Data Collection #2 (Department of Psychiatry)

University of Pennsylvania

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Balderston lab is seeking a clinical research coordinator to work full-time on research studies at the Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress focused on the neuroscience of fear and anxiety. The research coordinator 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong quantitative analytical skills.
Data management skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Effective problem solving abilities.
Ability to multi-task.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Well-suited for work in a fast-paced work environment that requires effective time management and a willingness to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with MRI and/or TMS.
Previous experience administering clinical scales.
Some statistical knowledge and experience in data analysis.
Preferably knows python or a similar language.
Experience with neuroimaging analysis using AFNI, FSL, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Collecting, maintaining, and organizing all questionnaires, assessments, demographic data, and imaging data of the participants.
Conduct recruitment.
Screen and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol.
Perform regulatory duties such as preparation and submission of regulatory documents through the IRB (initial submissions, amendments, and continuations).
Developing skills across a number of research methodologies, neuroimaging software, and data analysis tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition assistance for employees, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn.
Tuition assistance for your dependent children at other institutions.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) to help you save for your future, with pre-tax or Roth basis through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year (vacations, personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family).
Long-Term Care Insurance in partnership with Genworth Financial to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services.
Wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance (Wellness and Work-life Resources).
Array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally (Professional and Personal Development).
Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, Penn Museum, Annenberg Center, Penn Relays).
Discounts and special services from arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, including new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments, involving use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.