Research Coordinator/Sr. Research Coordinator

University Overview

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.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Research Coordinator/Sr. Research Coordinator

Job Profile Title
Research Coordinator

Job Description Summary
This role coordinates the day-to-day operations for several research protocols. They will be responsible for the abstraction of complex medical data in order to determine study eligibility. Manage data using different tools, systems and statistical software package and submit protocol modifications and continuing reviews to the IRB as needed, perform literature review, and write reports and sections of grant proposals and manuscripts for publication.

Job Description

The Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and The Parity Center seek a Research Coordinator/Senior Research Coordinator to support multiple research projects. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for implementing day-to-day operations for health policy data analysis projects and randomized controlled trials. This role may be asked to work with a variety of data sources including private insurer data, Medicare data, and or VA data. The research coordinator will support the research team by fulfilling client deliverables on a timely basis to meet project deadlines; this will include leading the development of deliverables (proposals, policy briefs, literature reviews, etc.) to be shared externally. This person will also work with the Project Manager to manage the data teams and produce the final data reports, tables, and presentation materials to be shared externally. The research coordinator will coordinate with the Project Manager to manage IRB protocols, manuscript preparation and submission, project timelines, and organize team meetings, including internal meetings and external meetings at project sites. The research coordinator may be asked to assist with preparation of data use agreements and to manage and update Center or project related social media accounts. This person may be asked to travel to external sites to participate in study design meetings, team retreats, to check in on study progress and share analyses. We expect this position to grow to support multiple research projects, in the near future, as they are funded.

In addition to the above, the Senior Research Coordinator should have a demonstrated record of strong research and administrative skills. The Senior Research Coordinator will meet regularly with project leadership to review project updates and timelines but should have the ability to function independently or with limited guidance in carrying out most responsibilities, including IRB management, social media management, and management of team meetings, team activities, and project deliverables.

This is a full-time position, contingent on funding.

The minimum salary for each role is as follows: Research Coordinator - $46,108.00 - Sr. Research Coordinator - $57,696.00.

This Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Qualifications

• Research Coordinator: Bachelor's Degree and 1 to 2 years of research related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. This person should have an understanding of the healthcare system and a desire to expand this knowledge base. Experience working with data and understanding good data management practices preferred. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability, to work effectively independently is required. Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is required. Accuracy, dependability, and attention to detail will be vital in this position. Position contingent upon funding.
  
  Senior Research Coordinator: Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of research related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. This person should have an understanding of the healthcare system and a desire to expand this knowledge base. Experience working with data and understanding good data management practices is preferred. Understanding of regulatory compliance issues preferred. Ability, to work effectively both independently and as part of a team is required. Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is required. Accuracy, dependability, and attention to detail will be vital in this position. Position contingent upon funding.
  

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$43,888.00 - $57,696.00 Annual 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

the pay range assigned to the job profile.

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 services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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