Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.Posted Job TitleTemporary, Part-time Clinical Research AssistantJob Profile TitleTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob Description SummaryTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob DescriptionTemporary Employee - Non-ExemptThis position is part of the Stem Cell and Xenograft Core, a comprehensive resource facility that provides the research community with samples from patients with hematologic malignancies and healthy donors. This position has a dual purpose: (1) facilitate the collection of samples from patients with hematologic malignancies and healthy donors; (2) enter patients' clinical information in a database. This position will bridge the clinic and the laboratory with a scope of responsibilities ranging from identifying and consenting patients for sample collection, communicating with clinical staff to coordinate sample retrieval, enter and update clinical information in our database, maintain an accurate inventory of our tissue bank and communicate effectively with other Core staff to facilitate sample collection and processing.Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$7.25 - $21.35 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.