"Clinical Research Assistant B"

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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

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.

Job Description Summary

Research Assistants will: place recruitment advertisements, screen participants for eligibility, and schedule participants; administer self-report measures at baseline and conduct baseline smoking rate assessments; mail study products; conduct virtual laboratory assessments of nicotine product reward; conduct post-sampling assessments, measures CO, and follow-up assessments of harm-reduction product use, medicinal nicotine use, and cigarette smoking; and follow up with participants who reschedule or fail to show for an appointment, enter the study data, and ensure adequate study related supplies.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct participant eligibility screens. Review ICF and HIPAA forms with potential participants, answer questions, obtain signatures and maintain regulatory consent binders.
• Conduct participant laboratory sessions and data entry. This includes administering questionnaires and computer tasks, collecting physiological data, collecting and reporting side effects, and entering data.
• Maintain participant charts; conduct regular milestone and chart QA. Prepare documents (e.g. pulling charts, logs, etc.) necessary for monitoring visits. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine