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Posted Job Title

Temp

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

This position will involve supporting a physician who is a clinical cancer researcher in the day-to-day operations of clinical research conducted at the Abramson Cancer Center / University of Pennsylvania. S/he will be responsible for a myriad of research-related tasks including:

Presentation / publication preparation: preparing and editing Powerpoint presentations; preparing manuscripts, completing applications for submission on web platforms; creating figures and tables from abstracted data. Data abstraction, mining, entry: entering and manipulating data in Microsoft Excel; creating and maintaining a Redcap databaseAdministrative tasks, completing reports for grants, applications for grants, and assist with coordination of and preparation for study meetings.

This individual must be organized, highly attentive to detail, motivated, and knowledgeable about Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. I am specifically looking for someone with excellent grammar and communication skills who is a quick learner. Time per week will be decided on by the physician and staff member.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly 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 considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A 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.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.