Associate Clinical Research II - Heart & Vascular Admin

Associate Clinical Research II - Heart & Vascular Admin

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for the implementation of clinical research protocols under the direction of Physician Investigators and/or Clinical Research Specialists and Coordinators including the evaluation of new clinical research protocols and submission of initial regulatory documentation and preparation of IRB applications. Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data.

• Associates Degree plus three (3) years of experience in a healthcare or research setting required, or five (5) years of experience in a healthcare or research setting required, or Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year or experience. Active certification and/or appropriate licensure in respective field of expertise required (i.e. EMT, LPN, MLT), if applicable. Must have either a SoCRA or ACRP certification.
  
  If not certified, must be willing to pursue and obtain certification within six months.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.