Clinical Research Coordinator A

University of Pennsylvania

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator A (CRC A) primarily organizes, coordinates, and implements community outreach and clinical research studies for the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Resuscitation Science (CRS). The CRS focuses on clinical research and training related to cardiac arrest and resuscitation care to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest. The CRC A's main responsibility is to implement the community outreach programs of the Mobile CPR Project and the CRS. Additionally, the CRC A will collaborate with CRS Directors to identify and develop clinical research programs aimed at improving bystander CPR rates and survival. This role involves overseeing tasks to ensure studies are conducted safely and according to protocol, managing the IRB process, implementing projects, assisting leadership with grant submissions, ensuring studies meet targets, and participating in research meetings. The CRC A is also responsible for coordinating study volunteers. This position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Community Educational Experience (Ideally Medically-Focused)
CPR Certification
Certification as an EMT, Paramedic, or AHA CPR Instructor

Responsibilities

Work with the PI and supervisor to identify clinical research and community outreach programs that support the CRS mission.
Collaborate with PI and supervisor to fine tune final project vision.
Assist leadership as needed with grant proposal preparation and submission including research writing, liaison between contributors and budget development.
Coordinate community outreach activities and research studies focusing on CPR and CPR quality.
Coordinate project flow, ensure project milestones are meet and data is accurate.
Identify need for & implement improvements.
Responsible for handling communication with community partners.
Recruit subjects and oversee volunteers.
Assist with the oversight of project volunteers and staff by coordinating schedules.
Work with Director of Research and HR Coordinator on various employment related transactions.
Handle growth of programming to potentially include certification CPR classes.
Will assist with coordinating IRB documents.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as 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. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers 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.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on 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.