Clinical Research Coordinator A, Community Canvasser

Penn Information Systems & Computing

Community Canvasser coordinating community outreach in Philadelphia for health disparities research on eczema. Engaging residents through education and informed consent for studies focused on health equity and eczema.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47,313 - $49,554 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition assistance
Retirement plans
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

data collectionresearch participationinformed consentcommunity outreachcanvassinghealth disparities researchpublic healthcritical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detail

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunicationself-guided workcomfort talking to strangerscommunity experienceorganizational skills

Certifications

CITIGCPPENN CRC