Clinical Research Assistant II -Neurosurgery & the Center for Data Driven Discovery

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Job Description Summary

We are the Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b - d3b.center), an ambitious and unique blend of experts in the field of pediatric brain tumor research. Our mission is to empower researchers to analyze biological and genomic data, so that they may discover insights that lead to cures or dramatically improved treatment options.

The department of Neurosurgery and the Center for Data Driven Discovery is seeking a detail oriented, independent problem solvers that are passionate about clinical research operations and are excited to learn whatever is needed to empower our mission. As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will work with other hospital staff members to coordinate collecting samples for our registries in our Neurosurgery portfolio. You will have the chance to work alongside surgeons and other OR Clinical Staff to facilitate sample collection, be exposed to working directly with patient families for consenting responsibilities and help with clinical data procurement.

Will require early am timelines, OR clearances, and data entry, and compliant transportation of biological samples across the CHOP main campus

A Brief Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or other study team members, this role provides experienced support in the conduct of clinical research.

Job responsibilities may include human subject research activities including but not limited to subject enrollment, data/sample collection, data entry, and regulatory submissions support.

Providing technical and clinical support in the conduct of clinical studies:

• Collects and delivers intraoperative specimens to pathology and research laboratories, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects
• Maintain study source documents
• Filing and office organization
• Data collection/extraction from EPIC (electronic medical record system) and entry into project databases and platforms
• Data management, including assisting with quality control and data review
• Assist with the redaction of pathology, operative, or MRI reports
• Schedule research meetings and rooms when needed
• Comply with Institutional policies, study SOPs and guidelines
• Must comply with federal, state, and sponsor policies
• Submit basic IRB reports
• Must possess knowledge of IRB and human subject protection and must adhere to an IRB approved protocol (through Citi Program Certification performed following hiring)
• Other tasks as assigned

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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