
Clinical Research Coordinator - Neuroscience Institute
Penn State University Talent Acquisition
University Park, PAJob$49–78K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Penn State’s Neuroscience Institute at the College of Medicine seeks a clinical research coordinator to support its neuro-oncology research program. The role provides operational oversight of research projects, coordinating workflows, timelines, budgets, data collection, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The position is funded for one year; continuation depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. It may be filled at either the Intermediate Professional or Professional level.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State Neuroscience Institute at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA is seeking a clinical research coordinator to support the neuro oncology research program. The Clinical Research Coordinator provides operational oversight for research projects and activities within a department including oversight of project timelines and deliverables; coordination of workflows between research teams, external organizations, and stakeholders; budget management; facilitation of data collection and management plans; preparation and submission of grants, proposals, and compliance documents; records management and documentation of studies; and ensures program compliance with government regulations, university policies, and institutional review board requirements. 1. Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to ensure that the scope and direction of the project is on schedule; monitor project progress and deliverables; generate reports and deliver presentations to stakeholders 2. Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; create agendas for meetings and conduct training sessions 3. Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures 4. Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals 5. Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents and maintain communications with internal and external entities (IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office and HRPP), maintain relationships with governmental or regulatory agencies, research organizations, and central University offices 6. Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials 7. Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions 8. Manage and track budgets and resources to assure efforts align with project/study guidelines; process financial transactions in support of the project including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments 9. Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records 10. Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions 11. May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Clinical Research Coordinator - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Clinical Research Coordinator - Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's DegreeNo prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.Required Certifications:None BACKGR UND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $49,188.00 - $78,444.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
How this job compares
Set against the 633 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$49–78K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$49–59K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$58–75K/yr166 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $64K, is 13% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($56K) — in the top quarter of Clinical Research Coordinator salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs in Pennsylvania and 633 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania21 open
- University of Pittsburgh13 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Clinical Research Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (419 postings).
- Education
- 205 of the 633 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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