Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The primary functions of this position include coordinating recruitment efforts, conducting telephone eligibility screenings, completing in-person study visits, consenting participants, overseeing study sessions, maintaining training materials, training personnel on SOPs, assisting with supervision of research assistants, managing study product accountability and inventory, coordinating data entry and quality assurance, attending lab and staff meetings, monitoring sample logging and storage, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager to coordinate recruitment efforts; conduct telephone eligibility screenings; complete in-person study visits; consent participants; oversee study sessions.
• Maintain training materials; Assist in training personnel on center-wide and study-specific SOPs (e.g. data entry/QC, phone screening, data collection, computerized behavioral tasks).
• Assist supervision of 2 research assistants when applicable.
• Assist with management of study product accountability; maintain inventory records of study related materials and equipment.
• Coordinate data entry and quality assurance assignments.
• Attend monthly lab and staff meetings; Report directly to the Project Manager.
• Monitor and oversee sample logging and storage procedures to ensure accurate record maintenance for analysis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• BA/BS in related field with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Practical experience working in a research setting and comfort interacting with research subjects and research staff.
• Familiarity with collecting data through computerized behavioral tasks.
• Regulatory experience (i.e. submitting protocols/consent, adverse event reporting, etc.).
• Organized and able to perform in a deadline driven environment.
• Supervisory experience is highly preferred.

Pay

$47,313.00 annual rate.

Schedule

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits; flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition: Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn; dependent children also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans with Basic, Matching, and Supplemental options on a pre-tax or Roth basis; wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial time away during the course of the year for vacations, personal affairs, illness or injury recovery, and family time.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services at home, in the community, or in a nursing facility through Genworth Financial; newly hired employees may apply without proof of good health.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Wide variety of programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Array of resources to advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, Penn Museum, Annenberg Center, Penn Relays, and many other cultural and recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts and cultural centers, museums, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme park admission, and more.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with legal adoption of an eligible child, for up to two adoptions.