POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences in Hershey, PA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator.

The position is within the Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS), which seeks to better understand how physical design and chemical constituents of tobacco products affect the toxicity and addictiveness of a range of tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars and E-cigs. We are seeking a clinical include:

• Coordinating a clinical trial evaluating the health effects of little cigars and electronic cigarettes. Project coordination responsibilities will include consenting participants, IRB submissions, database development, recruitment, data collection, and scheduling for study visits and interaction with participants. There will be a need for evening and possibly weekend availability to run data collection events.
• Assist with basic data analysis, with the opportunity to assist with manuscript and grant writing.

This position will require in-person work at the College of Medicine (Monday-Friday).
The applicant will be expected to become familiar and work with REDCap database, Microsoft Office and TEAMS. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and excellent communication skills are essential for frequent interaction with research participants and staff at multiple locations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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