Research Administrative Coordinator

Research Administrative Coordinator

This position coordinates research administrative activities in support of the principal investigator, project manager and other key stakeholders. May provide support for multi-year grant proposals and renewal process. Will coordinate data collection, quality control, storage and management. Maintains database for efficient information management and reporting. Participates in research team meetings to problem solve follow-up challenges with the intent to improve the quality of data obtained.

Participates in reporting and dissemination activities related to research findings. Assists with manuscript preparation and dissemination of results. May also coordinate special research projects and meeting as needed.
* Contingent upon funding*

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the PI and oversee all lab operations and schedule lab meetings
• Manage select team members and coordinate the entire study team
• Recruit, schedule and run research subjects; execute subject payments.
• Assist with IRB prep and grant prep.
• Order supplies and maintain study databases; maintain lab documentation for best practices, publications, update website, etc.
• Document study procedures and maintain study documentation
• Perform literature searches
• Coordinate with internal and external researchers to organize project related activities in a team environment, Tissue collection and processing for research activities, data collection and anonymization of patient health information, data entry, perform standard histology related functions, assist in the maintenance of the specimen inventory systems (labels, barcoding and freezer management) for biospecimens, shipping and receiving of human biosamples, rotation in specimen collection and activities at several collection locations, other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$19.23 - $23.16 Hourly 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 to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition :
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• Retirement:
  Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work:
  Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from…