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Clinical Research Coordinator – Dermatology

Penn State University

Hershey, PAFull-time$54–78K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$54–78K/yr
Location
Hershey, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LPN Certification, required

Job overview

Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee research projects and activities. The role coordinates workflows, timelines, budgets, data collection, grant submissions, records, and regulatory compliance with faculty, researchers, and internal and external stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are accepted. LPN certification is stated as required in the position specifics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Coordination, nice to haveWorkflow Development, nice to haveBudget Management, nice to haveData Collection, nice to haveGrant Preparation, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveClinical Trial Review, nice to haveRecruitment Planning, nice to haveFinancial Transactions, nice to haveStaff Supervision, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, required1+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredLPN Certification, requiredPA State Police Background Check, requiredPA Child Abuse Clearance, requiredFBI Fingerprint Background Check, requiredU.S. Work Authorization, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 12 year(s); continuation past 12 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.​

POSITION SPECIFICS​ The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology in Hershey, PA seeks a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to work closely with faculty and researchers to advance key programmatic efforts: Clinical Research Portfolio. 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. LPN certification is required.

  • 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
  • Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal or external organizations; create agendas for meetings and conduct training sessions
  • Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures
  • Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals
  • 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
  • Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions
  • 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
  • Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records
  • Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions
  • May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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 $54,060.00 - $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

How this job compares

Set against the 624 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–78K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$47–58K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$56–74K/yr152 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $66K, is 21% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($55K) — 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 624 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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 (408 postings).
Education
186 of the 624 open Clinical Research Coordinator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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