- Temporary Clinical Research Assistant Philadelphia
- University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- 1 month ago
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Temporary Clinical Research Assistant
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.
Posted Job Title
Temporary Clinical Research Assistant
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
Penn's Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation (LCNS) in
the Department of Neurology has a 10-20 hour per week position
available in clinical research. The role would involve coordinating
outreach effort to recruit disadvantaged and unrepresented persons
with focal brain lesions and neurodegenerative disorders to
participate in brain stimulation research.
Job Description
This position will spearhead the LCNS outreach efforts to encourage
underrepresented minorities in and around the tri-state area to
participate in clinical research. The CRA will liaison with
clinicians, community organizers, patient support groups and health
advocacy groups to recruit persons with Aphasia into non-invasive
brain stimulation (e.g. tDCS & TMS) research studies. The CRA
be responsible for data entry, coding and quality checking.
Maintain participant databases, and performing limited
neuropsychological testing as needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with excellent
organizational and problem-solving skills, knowledge of Microsoft
Office, Redcap, and the ability to follow through on tasks in a
timely manner. Familiarity with health sciences, nursing, or
neurosciences fields is preferred. Preference will be given to
individuals who have previous human subjects research and research
outreach experience.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$7.25 - $24.00 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 grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,
creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age,
disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected
class.
Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is
made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/HUP/Temporary-Clinical-Research-Assistant_JR00076595-1
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