Clinical Research Coordinator B

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator B to support day-to-day research and administrative activities across MEHP projects. This full-time role offers a variable hybrid schedule with 2–5 days in person depending on project needs.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, data management, IRB documentation, and coordination with researchers, clinicians, patients, and staff to advance grant-funded studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 2–3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and IRB procedures.
• Ability to work across disciplines — medicine, law and medical ethics.
• Experience working with patients and families desired.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and manage ongoing communications and payments for participants and collaborators.
• Collect and manage ethnographic data, writings, and interview materials.
• Develop ethnographic processes and interview guides for varied participants.
• Conduct ethnographic observations and qualitative interviews.
• Synthesize observations, communications, and interviews; assist manuscript development.
• Coordinate and oversee IRB study documentation.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

IRB procedures

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

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.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

This Clinical Research Coordinator B position will support day-to-day research and administrative activities of select projects within the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (MEHP). This position is grant funded, and is full time with a variable hybrid schedule requiring from 2-5 days per week in person dependent on project needs. Primary effort will be focused on a grant funded project in the Medical Ethics Division (ME) addressing critical roadblocks on the path to moving novel molecular therapeutics from the bench to patients.

Job Description

The CRC B will be engaged in all aspects of the ME project of the grant including: participant recruitment, ongoing communication and payment (when appropriate) for participants and collaborators (i.e., researchers, clinicians, patients, IRB leadership and staff); collection and compilation of written communications between researchers, patients, and other personnel as part of an ethnographic component; data collection and management; development of ethnographic processes for observation; development of interview guides for the varied groups of interview participants; conduct of ethnographic observations and qualitative interviews; synthesis and analysis of observations, written communications, and interviews; manuscript development; and coordination and oversight of IRB study related documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. This position will require direct interaction across multiple departments and disciplines, with individuals in varied roles (clinicians, researchers, participants, IRB leaders and staff) and across institutions. Additional preferred skills include: knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and IRB procedures; and an ability to work across disciplines -- especially medicine, law and medical ethics. Experience working with patients and families desired. The ability to be both attentive to detail and comfort with "big-picture" thinking is required.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$53,418.00 - $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.

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.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care