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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Coordinator A (CRC A) - The primary role of the CRC A is the organization, coordination, and implementation of a number of community outreach and clinical research studies for the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Resuscitation Science (CRS). The CRS is dedicated to clinical research and training surrounding cardiac arrest and resuscitation care with the goal of improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest. The primary responsibility of the CRC A will be the implementation of the community outreach programs of the Mobile CPR Project and the CRS. The CRC A will also secondarily work closely with the Directors of the CRS to identify and assist with developing clinical research programs that support the CRS mission targeted at improving bystander CPR rates and survival. The position is responsible for overseeing all tasks necessary to ensure that studies are conducted safely and according to protocol, coordinating the IRB process, implementing projects, working closely with leadership on grants submissions, ensuring that studies stay on target and participation in research meetings. The CRC A is responsible for coordinating the study volunteers participating on various projects.
Position contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the PI and supervisor to identify clinical research and community outreach programs that support the CRS mission. Collaborate with PI and supervisor to fine tune final project vision. Assist leadership as needed with grant proposal preparation and submission including research writing, liaison between contributors and budget development.
• Coordinate community outreach activities and research studies focusing on CPR and CPR quality. Coordinate project flow, ensure project milestones are meet and data is accurate. Identify need for & implement improvements. Responsible for handling communication with community partners. Recruit subjects and oversee volunteers.
• Assist with the oversight of project volunteers and staff by coordinating schedules. Work with Director of Research and HR Coordinator on various employment related transactions.
• Handle growth of programming to potentially include certification CPR classes.
• Will assist with coordinating IRB documents.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Required: Driver's License
• Preferred: Community Educational Experience (Ideally Medically-Focused), CPR Certification, Certification as an EMT, Paramedic, or AHA CPR Instructor.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$47,313.00 - $47,313.00 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.

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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

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• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

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• Time Away from Work:Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance:In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development:Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

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• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

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