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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Assistant
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Assistant A
Job Description Summary
The primary function of this position is to support the successful completion of the grant-funded research study by leading participant recruitment efforts for the randomized controlled trial survey. The Research Assistant will work on-site at participating clinics to implement recruitment strategies that align with established clinic workflows, collaborate with clinic leadership and staff, and maximize participant enrollment while minimizing disruption to routine clinical operations. This position is essential to meeting enrollment targets, maintaining study timelines, and achieving the grant's remaining research objectives.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Recruit eligible participants for the randomized controlled trial by conducting outreach, screening, and enrollment activities at participating clinics to meet study recruitment targets.
- Collaborate with clinic leadership and staff to implement and adapt recruitment strategies that align with each clinic's established workflows and operations.
- Educate potential participants about the study, obtain informed consent (as appropriate), answer questions, and facilitate survey participation in accordance with study protocols.
- Maintain accurate recruitment, enrollment, and study activity records; enter and verify data in study databases while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with the research team to monitor recruitment progress, identify barriers, and recommend process improvements to achieve enrollment milestones and maintain study timelines.
- Communicate regularly with the Principal Investigator, project staff, and clinic personnel regarding recruitment status, scheduling, and operational needs.
- Ensure all recruitment and research activities comply with Institutional Review Board (IRB), grant, and institutional policies and procedures.
- Assist with preparation of recruitment materials, study documentation, and reports required for grant administration and project tracking.
- Participate in project meetings, required trainings, and quality assurance activities to support successful study implementation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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Qualifications
- High School Grad/GED and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience interacting with research participants, patients, or community members in a healthcare, research, or public health setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with clinic staff and diverse participant populations.
- Ability to explain research studies, follow standardized protocols, and maintain participant confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience entering and maintaining accurate data in electronic databases.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a clinical research environment.
- Ability to travel to participating clinic sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience recruiting participants for clinical, public health, or behavioral research studies.
- Experience working in outpatient or community healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of human subjects research regulations, informed consent procedures, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
- Experience with REDCap or other electronic data capture systems.
- Experience working with federally funded research projects or grant-supported studies.
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range $17.86 - $20.66 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.
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