Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Spanish-speaking)

About the role

The Penn Memory Center conducts and participates in a wide range of research studies focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Clinical Research Coordinator to lead or substantially assist other coordinators in the execution of federally-funded longitudinal cohort studies focused enrolling Hispanic participants to help support the goal of increasing the diversity and representation in our cohort.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiple research-related tasks including: screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects using GCP guidelines;
• Implement various research protocols and guidelines;
• Undergo MRI and PET protocol training;
• Schedule research visits;
• Complete certifications to administer cognitive testing.

In collaboration with the center’s outreach team, this candidate will attend community events and speak publicly (in both English and Spanish) on healthy brain aging and research studies.

Qualifications

• CRC-A: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent interpersonal, writing and analytical skills. Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• CRC-B: 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.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Pay

$47,313.00 - $58,059.00 Annual Rate

Schedule

Contingent upon continued funding.