University of Pennsylvania · 1 month ago
Clinical Research Coordinator - Part Time
Med Sch Richards Building - 3rd Floor
Full-time, Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$22.36/hr - $22.80/hr
1+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. They are seeking a motivated Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to support research studies involving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe psychiatric illness, working directly with patients and overseeing their participation in clinical research projects.
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Responsibilities
Collect brain monitoring data during patient ECT treatment sessions (optical brain monitoring, EEG, clinical symptom assessments)
Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews in accordance with FDA, IRB, and institutional guidelines
Ensure protocol compliance by collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate source documentation
Manage study databases, including data cleaning, organization, and preliminary analysis
Track study supplies, maintain equipment, and coordinate with clinic staff to ensure smooth study operations
Promote Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by maintaining working knowledge of federal regulations and human subjects protection
Assist in preparing summaries, tables, and data visualizations for abstracts, manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations
Other duties as assigned, depending on evolving study needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Comfort communicating compassionately and clearly with patients undergoing psychiatric treatment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks
High reliability, punctuality, follow-through, and professionalism in sensitive clinical environments
Experience working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Availability to work during ECT clinic times (Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30AM–noon)
Preferred
Interest in psychiatry, neuroscience, clinical research, or brain stimulation a plus
Strong willingness to learn, and/or prior experience with clinical symptom scales for mental health
Benefits
Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
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.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
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.
Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M
Leadership Team
Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
Angela Duckworth
Secondary Appointment at the Graduate School of Education
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