What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Assistant I-Neuroscience of Driving Program position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
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A Brief Overview
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a full time Clinical Research Assistant to support the Neuroscience of Driving (NoD) Program. The Research Assistant (RA) will support an interdisciplinary team in executing ongoing research projects, working primarily on a large, NIH-funded randomized controlled trial studying how teens learn to drive and testing novel interventions to improve driver safety. This position will be the “face” of the NoD program with CHOP patients & families, recruiting, enrolling, and conducting study visits across CHOP’s network of Primary Care sites.
Key responsibilities include: travel to CHOP Primary Care sites and possible community sites in and around Philadelphia for recruitment and study visits; participant screening, consenting, and enrollment; data collection, cleaning, and basic statistical analyses; regulatory and administrative support (e.g., submitting amendments to CHOP IRB, scheduling, developing reports & presentations, etc.); and file/task organization. This position will also be an active participant in project-related meetings, conduct literature reviews, and support manuscript development. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to conduct consent calls, run study visits, and/or support events and presentations. Applicants who have a valid driver’s license & access to a vehicle are strongly encouraged to apply!
What You Will Do
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Day (United States of America)
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’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 Inclusion
CHOP 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 Overview
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a full time Clinical Research Assistant to support the Neuroscience of Driving (NoD) Program. The Research Assistant (RA) will support an interdisciplinary team in executing ongoing research projects, working primarily on a large, NIH-funded randomized controlled trial studying how teens learn to drive and testing novel interventions to improve driver safety. This position will be the “face” of the NoD program with CHOP patients & families, recruiting, enrolling, and conducting study visits across CHOP’s network of Primary Care sites.
Key responsibilities include: travel to CHOP Primary Care sites and possible community sites in and around Philadelphia for recruitment and study visits; participant screening, consenting, and enrollment; data collection, cleaning, and basic statistical analyses; regulatory and administrative support (e.g., submitting amendments to CHOP IRB, scheduling, developing reports & presentations, etc.); and file/task organization. This position will also be an active participant in project-related meetings, conduct literature reviews, and support manuscript development. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to conduct consent calls, run study visits, and/or support events and presentations. Applicants who have a valid driver’s license & access to a vehicle are strongly encouraged to apply!
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 meetings
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Previous relevant clinical research experience Required
- At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience Preferred
- Working knowledge of REDCap or other electronic data capture (EDC) system(s) Preferred
- Familiarity with IRB and human subject protection.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Thoroughness, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, follow instructions, and demonstrate dependability
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience with EPIC or other EHR, OnCore, R, and citation management software (ex. EndNote, Mendeley)
- Experience with project management software, such as Asana
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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