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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking highly motivated candidates for a Clinical Research Coordinator to implement and manage a clinical research study that aims to examine a blood-based cancer screening test on patient acceptance and compliance with colorectal cancer screening. The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage study activities, including study recruitment, scheduling, patient consent, data collection/entry, reporting, and participant survey follow-up. In addition to compliance with study guidelines as established through the study protocol and institutional review board (IRB), they will ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, and mandates. The Clinical Research Coordinator will work closely with department staff and the research study team at the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities, at the Penn State College of Medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages all components of the study protocol, including pre and post research activities.

• Manages the day-to-day activities and overall workflow of the project.

• Responsible for having a working knowledge and awareness of all project components.

• Coordinates all aspects of the project, including recruitment, enrolling participants, scheduling, consenting participants, and administering follow-up satisfaction survey.

• Data collection, recording, and management of data files.

• Maintains security for all project documents and data.

• Assists in preparation of research findings for presentation at research team meetings, partner meetings, and scientific conferences.

• Prepares for quality assurance audits conducted by study funder and specially designated review groups.

• Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, institutional review board documentation, and progress reports.

• Performs other project-related work as needed.

Candidates should be able to work independently and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to contribute to the research missions.

To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills, statement of research interests and goals, current curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, position title, institution, e-mail address) for at least two professional references. The successful candidate must pass a background check. The expected start date for this position is in the 2024/2025 academic year. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed. W omen and individuals from underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The FCM Research Division has a dynamic team of researchers involved in diverse, collaborative, primary care-based research, including c ancer prevention and survivorship, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, mental health, pain, substance use, health disparities, and more. Our campus is located in the beautiful town of Hershey, which features a high quality of life including excellent schools, numerous venues for indoor and outdoor activities, and proximity to major metropolitan centers.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

No prior relevant work experience required

Equivalency

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

  The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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