Clinical Research Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

. Support day-to-day study operations for an R01 evaluating food benefit interventions and their effects on food purchases, dietary intake, and participant experiences .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,418 - $58,059 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research operations, participant recruitment, and data management while ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective collaboration and oversight of study activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Operations SupportParticipant RecruitmentData ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisREDCapMS Office SuiteStudy DocumentationData Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple TasksEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Public HealthIRB SubmissionsStudy ProtocolsResearch Team CollaborationDietary Intake

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day study operations for an R01 evaluating food benefit interventions and their effects on food purchases, dietary intake, and participant experiences
Work closely with the study principal investigator, project manager, and research staff to support study implementation
Assist with participant recruitment and enrollment
Support data collection and management
Maintain study documentation and ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements
Communicate with study participants
Track study progress and prepare study materials and reports
Supervise study research assistants and provide day-to-day oversight
Lead study-related meetings to coordinate activities and team communication
Assist with IRB submissions and updates
Support data quality assurance processes
Contribute to study reporting and manuscript preparation as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of research or public health-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Master's degree preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professional levels
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under minimal supervision
Experience working collaboratively on a research team and interacting with study participants
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and REDCap
Experience with data analysis programs such as R or Stata preferred
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer
Position contingent upon funding

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children, including eligible tuition assistance at other institutions
Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth options
Substantial paid time away from work
Long-term care insurance
Health, wellness, work-life, and family-support programs and resources
Professional and personal development resources
Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities
Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
Flexible work options and hours
Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia
Adoption assistance for qualified expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household
Hybrid-eligible work arrangement