Clinical Research Coordinator - Family and Community Medicine

Clinical Research Coordinator - Family and Community Medicine To apply, please use Workday. Internal applicants (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) should apply via Workday. External applicants should click "Apply" and submit through the external application process. 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; continuation past 1 year will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Family & Community Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator. Penn State College of Medicine (PSCOM) is one of six participating institutions in a large, six‑site nationwide, PCORI‑funded randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to improve outcomes for patients with acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). The success of this project will depend on our PSCOM‑ and PSH‑specific procedures working at the individual clinic/site level, and our ability to optimize study procedures with minimal impact to existing clinical workflows across six participating Family & Community Medicine clinics. The CRC will provide a level of operational oversight, clinic‑level implementation, and patient‑facing responsibilities (e.g., data, sample collection; trial enrollment, etc.). Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities in a professional manner. Experience with research governance, regulations, University policies, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements & processes. Management of research data and protocols across a variety of study designs and research methodologies. Overseeing daily project operations (budgets, timelines, standard operating procedures, project reporting), and relationships with internal departments and external entities supporting project implementation. Coordinating with internal and external entities to establish contracts and agreements, and development of marketing materials. Study management including database development, implementation, quality control, and support. Preference toward experience with existing internal Penn State HMC software (e.g., REDCap). Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo), and statistical analysis methods and report preparation; advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Cloud functions; familiarity with the University's Strategic Information Management System (SIMS) and accounting procedures and systems (SIMBA) for reporting and budgets. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work in a team environment, the ability to establish relationships and interact effectively with clinic staff, the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with clinic patients, and the ability to contribute to the Penn State FCM's missions. Excellent writing skills, able to aid development and writing of literature reviews, IRB protocols, manuscripts and grants; demonstrated authorship of scientific, peer‑reviewed publications is a plus. 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 FCM's missions. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, descriptive statistics, and Penn State COM IRB are preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree; 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted. Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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 $54,060.00 - $78,444.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure. 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.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Pennsylvania State University