Clinical Research Coordinator A
About The Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) A will provide clinical research support for a Center grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Penn Innovation in Suicide Prevention Research Center (INSPIRE). The CRC A will work across the Administrative Core, Methods Core, and multiple research projects. This position will support the development of study materials; recruit and consent participants; conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and data entry; prepare initial drafts of Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) documents; assist in maintaining and nurturing positive working relationships with community partners and study participants; and provide administrative support for INSPIRE operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience in human subjects research or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple responsibilities including daily tasks and planning for longer-term deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both autonomously and within a team
- Must be comfortable communicating with diverse audiences
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with working in community mental health settings, suicide prevention, and/or implementation science is desired.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, online survey/database platforms (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics), and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of study materials
- Recruit and consent participants
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection and data entry
- Prepare initial drafts of Institutional Review Board (IRB), Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB), and National Institutes of Health (NIH) documents
- Assist in maintaining and nurturing positive working relationships with community partners and study participants
- Provide administrative support for INSPIRE operations
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible work options
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
