University of Pennsylvania · 2 months ago
Clinical Research Coordinator A- Community Canvasser (HYBRID ELIGIBLE)
Perelman Center for Adv Medicine
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The primary responsibility of the Community Canvasser position in the Takeshita Lab is to implement community-based approaches to engage the Philadelphia communities in research focused on understanding racial and ethnic disparities in eczema outcomes.
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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
Provide education on the importance of research participation and increase access to research opportunities
Describe the study and obtain informed consent from eligible participants
Provide information on educational opportunities and other resources for information about and care for eczema
Assist with data collection from study participants via home visits
Maintain canvassing records
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
Background or familiarity with health equity, health disparities research and/or public health or community organizing
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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