Clinical Research Coordinator B

Clinical Research Coordinator B

The Penn Memory Center conducts and participates in a wide range of studies related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to lead other coordinators in the execution of longitudinal cohort studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Job Responsibilities

This candidate will conduct multiple research-related tasks including the following:

• Screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects using GCP guidelines
• Implementing various research protocols and guidelines.
• Scheduling and conducting research visits, including order MRI and PET scans and escorting participants to scans
• Administering standardized neuropsychological assessments and semi-structured clinical interviews
• Processing and shipping biological samples
• Maintaining and entering data into research databases containing patient/participant information
• Assisting or leading in the preparation and submission of IRB documents

Coordinator B:
Independently lead the coordination of federally funded studies. In addition to the duties listed above for the CRC A, the CRC B will be responsible for creating invoices, independently preparing and submitting IRB documents, training and delegating tasks to other coordinators, and cleaning/submitting large data sets to study databases.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience and/or interest in working with older adults and experience with administering cognitive assessments strongly preferred. Familiarity with IRB guidelines, human subject research practices, and appropriate professional skills in the execution of research protocols is a plus. The CRC B will be expected to perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

Position is contingent upon continued 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.

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