Part-Time Clinical Research Assistant B

About the role

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. Located in Philadelphia, it consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the U.S. and is consistently recognized as a top employer.

Responsibilities

• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports
• Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected
• Collect data (physiological, paper and pencil measures, dietary recalls, and computerized laboratory tasks) per study protocol. Complete data entry and quality assurance assignments
• Conduct scripted telephone eligibility screenings
• Act as primary point of contact for study participants; schedule appointments; conduct reminder calls; oversee in-person session prep
• Collect, process, log and ship samples (e.g., urine and saliva) according to study-specific protocols and maintain the cleanliness of lab spaces
• Report the progress of study participants per established SOPs. Maintain participant charts. Attend study meetings as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Pay

$19.47 - $22.00 Hourly Rate

Schedule

Contingent upon funding