Clinical Research Coordinator - Pediatrics

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Full‑time Clinical Research Coordinator for the Pediatric Clinical Research Office, supporting clinical research in the Department of Pediatrics and its twenty divisions.

• Provide operational oversight of research projects, including NIH‑funded studies, clinical trials, and investigator‑initiated studies.
• Assist with data collection, data entry into appropriate databases (REDCap), and organization of project materials.
• Support recruitment and enrollment of research studies.
• Collaborate with multiple principal investigators and research teams, ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication and manage multi‑tasking responsibilities.

Experience working with children and families is preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Required certifications:
  None.

PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check are required. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship is offered.

Salary range: $56,200.00 – $81,500.00, including all possible grades.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible families.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.