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SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief OverviewDr. Allison Curry, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the CHOP Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP), is seeking a talented and strongly self-motivated individual to join their research team as a Clinical Research Assistant I. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Curry, a program manager, and a research coordinator, the Research Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to two NIH-funded multi-site studies investigating driving outcomes among adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences. The Research Assistant will also coordinate or assist with various studies included in their program of research related to the high burden of and prevention of motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional injuries among children and adolescents.Responsibilities will include but not be limited to participant recruitment and enrollment, administering study measures, scheduling participant visits, survey development, data entry and management, and study enrollment support. Additional responsibilities will include participation in project related meetings, literature reviews, creating meeting agendas, and manuscript development. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with participating families in the field (i.e. homes, neighborhood settings), demonstrate cultural humility interacting with neurodiverse adolescent and parent participants, and perform well in office-based and remote settings. This position will be a blend of remote and in-person work and will involve working with remote and hybrid team members.Position contingent upon grant funding.Cover letters required.What you will do
Provide technical and administrative support in the conduct of clinical research:
Patient/research participant scheduling
Patient/Research Participant screening for inclusion/exclusion criteria or case history
Data collection
Data entry
Data management
Laboratory sample processing
Clinical research study procedures or questionnaire administration
Organization of research records and/or other study related documentation
Research Study Compliance
Adhere to IRB approved protocols and compliance with HIPAA and handling confidential materials
Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines
Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
Additional Responsibilities may include:
Consent subjects, with appropriate authorization and training
Document and report adverse events
Maintain study source documents
Complete case report forms (paper and electronic data capture)
Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions
Complete case report forms or other study documentation (paper and electronic data capture)
Follow-up care
Order materials/supplies
Schedule research meetingsEducation ualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required
Bachelor's Degree PreferredExperience Qualifications
Previous relevant clinical research experience Required
At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience PreferredSkills and Abilities
Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco StatementChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.