"Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Neuroscience of Depression/Stress)"

The Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress at the University of Pennsylvania is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator, A or Clinical Research Coordinator B to join our team. The research coordinator will work full-time on a variety of research studies focused on the neuroscience of depression. The position is contingent on continued funding.

CRC A: The research coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator as well as other collaborating investigators and CNDS staff in carrying out CNDS research. S/he will be trained to conduct human neuroimaging research with a number of tools, including transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and psychophysiology tools such as electromyography and electrocardiography. S/he will also be trained to administer clinical scales with psychiatric patients. Primary responsibilities include collecting, maintaining, and organizing all questionnaires, assessments, demographic data, and imaging data of the participants. Additionally the coordinator will conduct recruitment, will screen and enroll potential study patients as specified per protocol, and the coordinator will also perform regulatory duties such as preparation and submission of regulatory documents through the IRB (initial submissions, amendments, and continuations). The research coordinator should be interested in and capable of developing skills across a number of research methodologies, neuroimaging software, and data analysis tools. Work hours will include evenings and Saturdays as needed to accommodate MRI scan calendar openings. The coordinator will also be trained to administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

CRC B: The research coordinator will work full-time on a variety of research studies focused on the neuroscience of depression. Primary duties include preparing protocols, informed consents, and advertisements. Additionally this position will coordinate study recruitment, screening study participants for inclusion in CNDS studies, scheduling and running study visits, administration of cognitive and psychological assessments, and accompanying participants to the neuroimaging scanners and running neuroimaging protocols. The research coordinator will work closely with the principal investigator and the data analysts in the implementation of study databases. The coordinator is also responsible for data collection and data management in accordance with study protocol and the maintenance of individual patient data, source documents, case report forms, and regulatory duties: prepare and submit regulatory documents through the IRB (initial submissions, amendments, continuations). The coordinator will also be trained to administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The research coordinator will be responsible for reviewing and entering the data into the study database and assisting with data analysis. He/she will also help with submitting recruitment reports to the NIH and will maintain the NCT website. The Research Coordinator will assist the PI in creating graphics for presentations and will provide support for Center seminars and meetings. The Research Coordinator will also assist with paper and grant references and submissions. Additionally, the Research Coordinator will work with senior clinical research coordinator to assure that each study is meeting expectations and that they are conducted in accordance with the specific clinical protocol as approved by the study team and in accordance with all regulatory organizations; manage the regulatory compliance of studies; oversee, supervise, and assist in drafting all reports and other communications required by the NIH or other sponsor.

Qualifications:

CRC-A: Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

CRC-B: Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

The position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range $46,500.00 - $52,661.00 Annual Rate