University of Pennsylvania Geriatrics Clinical Research Coordinator

eference Number	40-20252
Posted Job Title	CLINICAL RESEARCH COORD A
School Name	Perelman School of Medicine
Org	DM-Geriatrics
Posted to the Web	06/29/2015
Posted Job/Salary Grade	025
Employment Type	Exempt
Hours	40.00
Position Type	Full Time
Position Schedule	8-5
Months	12
Position Length	Contingent Upon Funding
Position End Date
University Overview	The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Duties	Research coordinator will assist with daily administration of the studies and also will work closely with the PI. The research coordinator will perform the following tasks weekly: coordinate follow-up and retention activities, perform and coordinate medical chart review, assist with adverse event documentation/forms sent to the DSMB and the UPHS IRB, maintain study records, completion of the regulatory paper work necessary to ensure compliance with all DSMB and IRB guidelines. Additionally, Research Coordinator will administer intervention as necessary and patient recruitment, manage follow-up survey administration, data entry and assist in data management. Research Coordinator will participate in report writing, analysis and manuscript preparation.
Qualifications	A Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Master’s Degree or more is preferred.
Affirmative Action Statement	Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements	Background Check Required
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