Clinical Research Assistant II-Lifespan Brain Institute

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A Brief Overview

The Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) of CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to understanding how risk and resilience of brain health are transmitted across generations. Our research focuses on the cognitive, emotional, and biological foundations of risk in children and families, with the goal of developing strategies to better detect, prevent, and treat neurodevelopmental problems across the lifespan.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to support studies focused on intergenerational foundations of risk and resilience. This role will contribute to the growth of new and ongoing cohorts that examine how parental health, caregiving, and child development interact across generations. Responsibilities include:

• Recruitment and engagement of families
• Administering cognitive, behavioral tasks to caregivers and their children
• Managing study databases and ensuring high-quality data entry and organization

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and compassionate individual who enjoys working with children and families, and who is eager to contribute to advancing intergenerational health research.

What you will do

• Providing technical and clinical support in the conduct of clinical studies:
• Filing and office organization
• Patient/research participant scheduling
• Patient/research participant history
• Data collection/extraction from electronic medical record systems and entry into project databases and platforms
• Data management, including assisting with quality control and data review
• Laboratory procedures
• Research Study Compliance
• Adhere to IRB approved protocols and compliance with HIPAA and handling confidential materials
• Support the safety of clinical research patients/research participants
• Comply with Institutional policies, SOPs and guidelines
• Comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Additional Responsibilities may include:
• Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects
• Document and report adverse events
• Maintain study source documents
• Submit basic IRB reports
• Assist with IRB/regulatory submissions
• Complete case report forms (paper and electronic data capture)
• Follow-up care
• Order materials/supplies
• Schedule research meetings

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of relevant clinical research experience Required
• At least two (2) years of relevant clinical research experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection.

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SALARY RANGE:

$22.61 - $28.26 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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