Clinical Research Coordinator B

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

7d • $53,418 - $58,059 • 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 other coordinators in the execution of longitudinal cohort studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in clinical research strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and analytical skills.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• The candidate should possess the ability to delegate work among team members and lead in training activities of new staff.
• The candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.

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
• Independently lead the coordination of federally funded 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• 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 programs and resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
• Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
• Flexible work hours
• Home ownership services (forgivable loan)
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level