Clinical Research Coordinator - Dermatology

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator (Dermatology) to oversee research projects within a clinical setting. You will manage timelines, coordination among teams, budgets, data collection plans, and regulatory submissions to IRB/ORA/NIH, ensuring compliance and quality deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, and active PA RN or LPN license; the position offers Benefits and a 75% tuition discount for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 6+ years relevant experience.
• Active RN or LPN license in PA is required.
• Experience coordinating regulatory documents and approvals (IRB/HRPP/NIH) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating procedures and workflows to keep projects on schedule; monitor progress and deliverables; generate reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and communications among participants, research teams, sponsors, and external entities.
• Develop recruitment and data collection plans, and create documentation for projects including data collection forms and trial submissions.
• Author and submit regulatory compliance documents; maintain communications with IRB/ORA/NIH and other agencies; oversee new clinical trial reviews and approvals.
• Identify and resolve project issues; manage budgets and resources; track certifications and training.

Skills

IRB coordination

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Clinical Research Coordinator - DermatologyApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000081641# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.### This is a/an 75 % full-time equivalency (FTE) job. This position will work 30 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Clinical Research Coordinator provides operational oversight for research projects and activities within a department including oversight of project timelines and deliverables; coordination of workflows between research teams, external organizations, and stakeholders; budget management; facilitation of data collection and management plans; preparation and submission of grants, proposals, and compliance documents; records management and documentation of studies; and ensures program compliance with government regulations, university policies, and institutional review board requirements.* Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to ensure that the scope and direction of the project is on schedule; monitor project progress and deliverables; generate reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders* Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; create agendas for meetings and conduct training sessions* Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures* Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals* Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents and maintain communications with internal and external entities (IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office and HRPP), maintain relationships with governmental or regulatory agencies, research organizations, and central University offices* Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials* Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions* Manage and track budgets and resources to assure efforts align with project/study guidelines; process financial transactions in support of the project including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments* Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records* Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions* May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management* Active LPN License in the state of PA* Active RN License in the state of PA **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. **SALARY & BENEFITS**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. 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