Clinical Research Coordinator

. Support day-to-day research and administrative activities for grant-funded projects within the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,418 - $58,059 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day research and administrative activities for grant-funded projects within the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy
Recruit participants
Maintain ongoing communication and arrange payment when appropriate for participants and collaborators
Collect and compile written communications between researchers, patients, and other personnel for an ethnographic component
Collect and manage data
Develop ethnographic observation processes
Develop interview guides for varied participant groups
Conduct ethnographic observations and qualitative interviews
Synthesize and analyze observations, written communications, and interviews
Develop manuscripts
Coordinate and oversee IRB study-related documentation

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Direct interaction across multiple departments and disciplines, including clinicians, researchers, participants, IRB leaders, and staff
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and IRB procedures preferred
Ability to work across disciplines, especially medicine, law, and medical ethics preferred
Experience working with patients and families desired
Ability to be attentive to detail and comfortable with big-picture thinking
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children, including assistance at other institutions for dependent children
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options
Substantial time away from work for vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, and family needs
Long-term care insurance for faculty, staff, and eligible family members
Wellness and work-life programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options, including non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
Forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household