University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Clinical Research Assistant A at Claire M. Fagin Hall Full Time

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

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Posted Job TitleClinical Research Assistant AJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee – Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryThe clinical research assistant will work on an adolescent teen driving health program at the School of Nursing. Overall responsibilities will include assisting with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects under close supervision. Works directly with principle investigators, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Performs recruitment, screening procedures, consenting of participants, processing, shipping of labs, entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas.Job Description

The clinical research assistant will work on an adolescent teen driving health program at the School of Nursing. Overall responsibilities will include assisting with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects under close supervision. Works directly with principle investigators, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Performs recruitment, screening procedures, consenting of participants, processing, shipping of labs, entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas.

Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of NursingPay Range$7.25 – $20.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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