Clinical Research Coordinator B

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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
This Clinical Research Coordinator B position will support day-to-day research and administrative activities of select projects within the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (MEHP). This position is grant funded, and is full time with a variable hybrid schedule requiring from 2-5 days per week in person dependent on project needs. Primary effort will be focused on a grant funded project in the Medical Ethics Division (ME) addressing critical roadblocks on the path to moving novel molecular therapeutics from the bench to patients.
Job Description
The CRC B will be engaged in all aspects of the ME project of the grant including: participant recruitment, ongoing communication and payment (when appropriate) for participants and collaborators (i.e., researchers, clinicians, patients, IRB leadership and staff); collection and compilation of written communications between researchers, patients, and other personnel as part of an ethnographic component; data collection and management; development of ethnographic processes for observation; development of interview guides for the varied groups of interview participants; conduct of ethnographic observations and qualitative interviews; synthesis and analysis of observations, written communications, and interviews; manuscript development; and coordination and oversight of IRB study related documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. This position will require direct interaction across multiple departments and disciplines, with individuals in varied roles (clinicians, researchers, participants, IRB leaders and staff) and across institutions. Additional preferred skills include: knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and IRB procedures; and an ability to work across disciplines -- especially medicine, law and medical ethics. Experience working with patients and families desired. The ability to be both attentive to detail and comfort with "big-picture" thinking is required.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$53,418.00 - $58,059.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits