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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS The Pediatric Clinical Research Office at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine is hiring a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The position supports clinical research within the Department of Pediatrics and its twenty divisions.
The main responsibilities of this position are to provide operational oversight of several research projects within the department including several NIH funded studies, clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies. This position will also take part in data collection, data entry into appropriate databases, organizing project materials and supporting recruitment and enrollment of research studies. Applicants will be expected to participate in data collection for high- quality research with children The ideal candidate will have a strong background in REDCap data entry and experience working with an Institutional Review Board (IRB). It is important that the candidate have experience working with a team and multiple Principal Investigators projects. The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to multi-task.
A background in working with children and families is preferred.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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