What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant B (Center for Tobacco Research) position at The University of Pennsylvania?
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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Assistant B (Center for Tobacco Research)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Assistant B
Job Description Summary
The Clinical Research Assistant B will serve as the point of contact for all study related inquiries and will be responsible for coordinating
research related activities per protocol including recruitment, eligibility screening, running participant sessions, sample collection, data
collection and quality assurance.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will have experience collecting research data, interacting with research participants and working well as part of a team.
- Specific activities include : (1) Serving as a point of contact for all study related inquiries; (2) Consenting participants; (3) Collecting behavioral
questionnaire data and biological samples; (4) Collect side effect data and follow reporting procedures; (5) Conducting data entry / quality
assurance; and (6) Performing additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
should include : previous experience recruiting and consenting research participants; previous experience working with clinical patient populations; familiarity with data collection and quality control procedures; and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Preferred candidates will also demonstrate a customer service orientation, a high degree of professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively, a careful attention to detail, and an ability to commit to at least 12 months of service.
Position is contingent upon continued funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
17.98 - $20.34 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
the pay range assigned to the job profile.
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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
To learn more, please visit : https : / / www.hr.upenn.edu / PennHR / benefits-pay
Salary : $18 - $20