University of Pennsylvania · 2 months ago
Clinical Research Coordinator A - Community Canvasser (Hybrid Eligible)(Department of Dermatology)
Perelman Center for Adv Medicine
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, known for its leadership in education and research. They are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator A - Community Canvasser to engage local communities in research on health disparities related to eczema through outreach and education efforts.
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Responsibilities
Conduct grassroots, door-to-door, and other community-based outreach in North, West, South, and Southwest Philadelphia to engage residents in a research partnership with Penn to study the causes of racial and ethnic health disparities related to eczema. Outreach will include education on the importance of research participation, describing the study and obtaining informed consent, providing information on educational opportunities and other resources for information about and care for eczema, and assistance with data collection from study participants via home visits
Collect data and maintain canvassing records
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Participate in basic training on eczema and research procedures
Participate in regular research team meetings
Support and interact with PIs, co-Is, research managers, and other research staff
Maintain all relevant trainings and certifications (CITI, GCP, PENN CRC certification and assigned Penn Profiler trainings)
Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, GCP, and FDA guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with the collection, processing, and shipping of human specimens and/or environmental samples
Position involves work-related responsibilities that may occur outside of the usual workday times (before 8am or after 5pm) and during weekend days
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Superior interpersonal skills with a high level of comfort talking to strangers
Community experience, knowledge of, and high level of comfort working in Philadelphia neighborhoods
Willing to drive or take public transportation to select neighborhoods
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a self-guided environment
Attention to detail
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Background or familiarity with health equity, health disparities research and/or public health or community organizing preferred
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance
Company
University of Pennsylvania
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Funding
Current Stage
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