Clinical Research Assistant - Healthy Brain and Child Development Study

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A Brief Overview

The Departments of Radiology and Neonatology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to provide technical and clinical support for the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study. The Research Assistant will participate in multi-modal study assessments of infant and children research participants and may perform neuroimaging data analyses. This individual will work closely with our team of principal investigators, co-investigators, psychologists, post docs, research nurses, research coordinators, imaging techs, and research assistants on the acquisition and analyses of brain imaging and EEG data, in addition to biospecimen, sensor, questionnaire, and developmental data. The Research Assistant will consent pregnant and postpartum subjects for entry into the HBCD Study and report to the Principal Investigators on the conduct of the assigned protocol. They will also enter data into study databases, manage data flow, and ensure databases and paperwork are maintained. They will have regular contact with study participants and their families. Job responsibilities will have an emphasis on obtaining biospecimen samples, laboratory procedures, and data collection from parent participants and children from infants and toddlers through early school age.

Prior experience with some or all of these duties is a plus but is not necessary; training will be provided. Successful applicants will be highly self-motivated and fast learners who enjoy working in bustling research and clinical environments. As a member of the Departments of Radiology and Neonatology, the RC will have the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars on recent findings in neuroimaging, autism, and neonatal research, allowing exposure to scientific and clinical leaders in these fields.

The Research Assistant will need to be somewhat flexible with regard to their time. While most days will require a 9am to 5pm schedule, a few days per week may require work later in the evening to accommodate late-day study visits. This position will also require Saturday hours. Spanish fluency preferred.

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

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

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

• Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection.