Clinical Research Assistant A/B

Clinical Research Assistant A/B

The Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center (PNTC) supports a diverse group of neurogenetics investigators and clinical research professionals, involving work on investigator-initiated clinical research studies and complex industry-sponsored, first-in-human trials of gene therapies for neurological diseases. The research assistant may work in all phases of subject recruitment, enrollment, and execution of assigned clinical studies and trials, and will perform general administrative duties to support the PNTC. Depending on study assignment, the research assistant may complete research activities at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP; primary location), Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH) and/or Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Hours are flexible and may include evenings or weekend as necessary.

Job Description

Clinical Research Assistant A: The Clinical Research Assistant A will perform research and administrative tasks for research projects as assigned by the PNTC management team. Involvement in projects may range from several weeks to serving as the primary research assistant for a study. Depending on the PNTC research project portfolio, the Clinical Research Assistant A may assist with activities such as: Prescreening, recruiting, and screening participants according to protocol; Scheduling participant visits and any necessary testing; Preparing for study visits including labeling and creating visit packets; Collecting and reviewing study data; Processing and shipping study biospecimens; Escorting patients to research visits; Assisting with regulatory activities such as IRB submissions, maintenance of site files and preparation for monitoring visits; Assisting with organization and maintenance of study documentation, including source documentation, patient binders, site files and personnel files; Participating in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training.

Clinical Research Assistant B: Clinical Research Assistant B is expected to perform the duties above with less supervision from the study team (Director of Operations, Project Managers, Clinical Research Coordinators). In addition to above, the candidate will be expected to do more in-depth prescreening and review of medical records, data entry, and conduct delegated study visit tasks autonomously.

The job pay range encompasses the full range of employees from new hires to the salaries of Penn employees with many years of experience and seniority. It is not a precise indicator of the new salaries of new hires when working at the top end.

The position is contingent on continued funding.

Qualifications

• A level: High School Grad/GED and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• B level: High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Preferred: Must be organized and able to prioritize; effective communication and writing skills; strong time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

• Job Location - City, State

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Department / School

• Perelman School of Medicine

• Pay Range

• $17.86 - $21.36 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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

• Equal Opportunity Statement

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

• Special Requirements

• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

• University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• 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.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• 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 servic