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Clinical Research Coordinator A

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Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

This hybrid position will assist in the implementation of multiple research studies related to digital health privacy through the Department of Emergency Medicine and in collaboration with the Penn Memory Center. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for the screening of patients, subject enrollment and recruitment, and providing informed consent to patient participants living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Additionally, the CRC may assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, the preparation of manuscripts, and grant proposals. They will work closely with the Program Manager, and at times, the Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators, Director of Research Operations, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. Additionally, they will be expected to coordinate a national emergency medicine speaker series, with guidance and supervision from the Program/Project Manager. Depending on needs and interest, the CRC may support statistical research and qualitative interviewing.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Participant recruitment - Recruit study participants through telephone outreach, secure Penn patient portals, and in-person recruitment at the Penn Memory Center.

Participant home-visits - Travel to patient participants’ homes to install study plug-ins and provide basic study-related support and troubleshooting.

Gathering and providing informed consent - Conduct and document informed consent activities in accordance with approved study protocols and institutional requirements.

IRB protocol development and compliance - Lead the development, preparation, submission, and maintenance of IRB protocols and related regulatory documentation. Independently monitor compliance requirements, coordinate revisions and continuing submissions, and ensure research activities remain consistent with approved protocols.

Independent program coordination - Independently coordinate and oversee a national speaker series, including developing timelines, coordinating speakers and stakeholders, managing logistics, and ensuring successful execution of program activities.

Grant development support - Assist with grant preparation by developing diagrams, compiling citations, organizing supporting materials, and gathering information and materials from Co-Investigators.

Manuscript support - Assist with manuscript editing, preparation of submission materials, and journal submission…