Clinical Research Coordinator A
About The Position
This hybrid position assists with implementing multiple digital health privacy research studies through the Department of Emergency Medicine in collaboration with the Penn Memory Center. The Clinical Research Coordinator screens, recruits, and enrolls patients, including participants living with cognitive impairment or dementia, and conducts informed consent activities. The role may also support IRB filings and inquiries, manuscript preparation, grant proposals, statistical research, and qualitative interviewing. The coordinator works closely with the Program Manager and, as needed, Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, the Director of Research Operations, and the study team to identify problems and develop solutions. The role also coordinates a national emergency medicine speaker series with guidance and supervision from the Program/Project Manager. This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in research and clinical study methodologies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Recruit study participants through telephone outreach, secure Penn patient portals, and in-person recruitment at the Penn Memory Center.
- Travel to participant homes to install study plug-ins and provide basic study-related support and troubleshooting.
- Conduct and document informed consent in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.
- Lead development, preparation, submission, and maintenance of IRB protocols and related regulatory documentation; monitor compliance, coordinate revisions and continuing submissions, and ensure research activities follow approved protocols.
- Independently coordinate and oversee a national speaker series, including developing timelines, coordinating speakers and stakeholders, managing logistics, and executing program activities.
- Support grant preparation by developing diagrams, compiling citations, organizing supporting materials, and gathering information and materials from Co-Investigators.
- Assist with manuscript editing, preparation of submission materials, and journal submission processes.
- Support statistical research to organize and classify online advertisements, as needed.
- Assist with qualitative interviewing and interview coding, as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children, including eligible dependent-child tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational activities.
- Discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and flexible work hours.
- Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement for eligible expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
