Clinical Research Coordinator A - Community Canvasser (Hybrid Eligible)(Department of Dermatology)

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A - Community Canvasser (Hybrid Eligible)(Department of Dermatology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The Takeshita Lab is dedicated to identifying, understanding, and eliminating health and healthcare disparities related to dermatologic diseases, particularly chronic inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. The lab engages in quantitative epidemiologic studies ranging from survey studies to large population-based database studies as well as qualitative and mixed methods research to better understand the drivers of health disparities. The lab’s work is funded by federal, industry, and foundation sponsors. Current projects include ADDS-UP3, a community-based cohort study aimed at identifying the social and environmental factors contributing to racial and ethnic disparities in atopic dermatitis severity; P2P-PsO, a study evaluating the effectiveness of peer mentorship in increasing participant diversity in psoriasis research; VTEACH-PsO, a project assessing whether an educational video can increase research participation among adults with psoriasis; among other health disparities related studies.

The primary responsibility of the Community Canvasser (CRC A) position in the Takeshita Lab is to implement community-based approaches to engaging the North, West, South, and Southwest Philadelphia communities in research to understand the causes of racial and ethnic disparities in eczema (atopic dermatitis) outcomes. The Community Canvasser will conduct door-to-door outreach and participate in community events to: (i) educate community members about the importance of research participation, especially among populations that have been historically excluded from research, (ii) describe the study and obtain informed consent from eligible participants, (iii) share information about educational events, resources, and health care for eczema, and (iv) assist with data collection from study participants via home visits.

The ideal candidate for this position will have keen interests in health justice and eliminating health disparities, health disparities research, and public health, and will have superior interpersonal skills with a high level of comfort talking to strangers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct grassroots, door-to-door, and other community-based outreach in North, West, South, and Southwest Philadelphia to engage residents in a research partnership with Penn to study the causes of racial and ethnic health disparities related to eczema. Outreach will include education on the importance of research participation, describing the study and obtaining informed consent, providing information on educational opportunities and other resources for information about and care for eczema, and assistance with data collection from study participants via home visits.

2. Collect data and maintain canvassing records.

3. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• •Participate in basic training on eczema and research procedures.
• •Participate in regular research team meetings.
• •Support and interact with PIs, co-Is, research managers, and other research staff.
• •Maintain all relevant trainings and certifications (CITI, GCP, PENN CRC certification and assigned Penn Profiler trainings).
• •Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, GCP, and FDA guidelines.
• •Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with the collection, processing, and shipping of human specimens and/or environmental samples.
• •Position involves work-related responsibilities that may occur outside of the usual workday times (before 8am or after 5pm) and during weekend days.

Duties

• •Conduct grassroots, door-to-door and other community-based outreach in North, West, South, and Southwest Philadelphia to engage residents in a research partnership with Penn to study the causes of racial and ethnic health disparities related to eczema (atopic dermatitis).
• •Provide education on the importance of research participation and increase access to research opportunities.
• •Describe the study and obtain informed consent from eligible participants.
• •Provide information on educational opportunities and other resources for information about and care for eczema.
• •Assist with data collection from study participants via home visits.
• •Maintain canvassing records.
• •Participate in basic training on eczema and research procedures.
• •Participate in regular research team meetings.
• •Support and interact with PIs, co-Is, research managers, and other research staff.
• •Maintain all relevant trainings and certifications (CITI, GCP, PENN CRC certification and assigned Penn Profiler trainings).
• •Adhere to all University of Pennsylvania, GCP, and FDA guidelines.
• •Perform other duties as assigned which may include assisting with the collection, processing, and shipping of human specimens and/or environmental samples.
• •Position involves work-related responsibilities that may occur outside of the usual workday times (before 8am or after 5pm) and during weekend days.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Background or familiarity with health equity, health disparities research and/or public health or community organizing preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• •Superior interpersonal skills with a high level of comfort talking to strangers
• •Community experience, knowledge of, and high level of comfort working in Philadelphia neighborhoods
• •Willing to drive or take public transportation to select neighborhoods
• •Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Ability to work in a self-guided environment
• •Attention to detail

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hybrid Eligible – This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a workweek that is divided between working onsite and working remotely

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$47,313.00 - $49,554.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are co