Clinical Research Coordinator - Family and Community Medicine

Clinical Research Coordinator

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) is one (1) of six (6) participating institutions in a large, six-site nationwide, PCORI-funded randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to improve outcomes for patients with acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). The success of this project will depend on our PSCOM- and PSH-specific procedures working at the individual clinic/site level, and our ability to optimize study procedures with minimal impact to existing clinical workflows across six (6) participating Family & Community Medicine clinics.

The CRC will provide a level of operational oversight, clinic-level implementation, and patient-facing responsibilities (e.g., data, sample collection; trial enrollment, etc.). In addition, they should have proficient ability with the following tasks and skills:

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities in a professional manner.
• Experience with research governance, regulations, University policies, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements & processes.
• Management of research data and protocols across a variety of study designs and research methodologies.
• Overseeing daily project operations (budgets, timelines, standard operating procedures, project reporting), and relationships with internal departments and external entities supporting project implementation.
• Coordinating with internal and external entities to establish contracts and agreements, and development of marketing materials.
• Study management including database development, implementation, quality control, and support. Preference toward experience with existing internal Penn State HMC software (e.g., REDCap).
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo), and statistical analysis methods and report preparation; advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Cloud functions; familiarity with the University's Strategic Information Management System (SIMS) and accounting procedures and systems (SIMBA) for reporting and budgets.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work in a team environment, the ability to establish relationships and interact effectively with clinic staff, the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with clinic patients, and the ability to contribute to the Penn State FCM's missions.
• Excellent writing skills, able to aid development and writing of literature reviews, IRB protocols, manuscripts and grants; demonstrated authorship of scientific, peer-reviewed publications is a plus.

Candidates should be able to work independently and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to contribute to FCM's missions. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, descriptive statistics, and Penn State COM IRB are preferred.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree; 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted;
Required

Certifications:

None

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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