Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Spanish-speaking)

Job Description Summary

The Penn Memory Center conducts and participates in a wide range of research studies focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive aging, and lifelong brain health. We are seeking a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Clinical Research Coordinator to lead or substantially assist other coordinators in the execution of federally-funded longitudinal cohort studies focused enrolling Hispanic participants to help support the goal of increasing the diversity and representation in our cohort.

Job Description

This candidate will conduct multiple research-related tasks including: screening, recruiting, consenting and enrolling eligible subjects using GCP guidelines; implementing various research protocols and guidelines; undergoing MRI and PET protocol training; scheduling research visits; completing certifications to administer cognitive testing. In collaboration with the center's outreach team, this candidate will attend community events and speak publicly (in both English and Spanish) on healthy brain aging and research studies.

Coordinator A: The CRC A will assist other coordinators in the execution of our federally funded studies, which includes the recruitment and retention of potential research participants. Additional duties include scheduling and conducting study visits per protocol, administering cognitive testing, and supporting outreach efforts.

Coordinator B: In addition to the duties above, the CRC B will oversee the day to day operations of longitudinal cohort studies, delegate duties across all staff members, and assist with training of new staff. The CRC B will also maintain and submit regulatory documents independently.

Qualifications

• CRC-A: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent interpersonal, writing and analytical skills. Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• CRC-B: 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.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.