Clinical Research Coordinator B

Clinical Research Coordinator B

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a full-time coordinator who will be responsible for providing management of Dr. Schnoll's projects within the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Nicotine Addiction (CIRNA). The goal of these research trials is to apply insights from behavioral economics to rapidly accelerate the pace at which evidence-based practices for cancer care and tobacco treatment are deployed, thereby increasing their reach and impact on the health of individuals with cancer. This role requires experience working in either implementation research, pragmatic trials, cancer research, and/or behavioral economic research settings. In this work, the candidate will be required to act autonomously in their decision-making, communicate thoughtfully with the scientific leads, and display excellent communication skills and good judgment. Additionally, the candidate will provide limited supervision for some functions and staff within CIRNA. The candidate must have impeccable organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. All applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, statistical software, EMRs, and web-based applications. Working knowledge of REDCap and SPSS are strongly encouraged. This position is contingent on funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of projects; oversees recruitment, enrollment and follow-up procedures; align effort across the center; support the management of data collection and analysis of projects; develop and maintain materials and tools for study management and provide timely reports to project leads; track metrics and ensure progress towards study milestones.
• Manage the design, launch, and sustainment of tobacco treatment & implementation science trials by overseeing recruitment and enrollment; develop and maintain study management tools to facilitate project progress; provide supervision for study staff
• Manage study-related meetings; prepare all materials necessary to drive activities forward during these meetings and communicate next steps to all attendees after meetings; track all feedback and lead integration of feedback into projects.
• Assist with preparation of regulatory documentation; support regulatory compliance by maintaining documentation; prepare data for reporting and analysis by contributing to data management
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and presentations
• Serve as a supervisor for study staff via individualized meetings; serve as staff point person for external communications related to research performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Position is contingent upon grant funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Impeccable organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and statistical software, and web-based applications. Working knowledge of REDCap and SPSS.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$52,500.00 - $58,059.00 Annual 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.